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T70 TXX

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

174,835 mi
Last recorded174,835 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT70 TXX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 174,835 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 168,764 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases may require attention in the future (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion to exhaust system in general

Fail 25 Nov 2024 168,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases may require attention in the future (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion to exhaust system in general

Pass 30 Nov 2023 162,500 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BORDERLINE (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 15 Dec 2022 152,039 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ADVANCED (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 152,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fully seated, beam correctors fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ADVANCED (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 140,660 miles

2 exhaust brackets broken forward of rear box

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear discs

Fail 21 Dec 2021 140,658 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp not working o/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working o/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

2 exhaust brackets broken forward of rear box

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear discs

Pass 2 Dec 2020 127,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 127,971 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 115,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 112,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2017 108,787 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 105,094 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 101,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 101,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 96,613 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight surface damage to outer side wall

Pass 22 Aug 2013 94,000 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 89,240 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 82,382 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 70,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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T70 TXX is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 99,570 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T70 TXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T70 TXX registered?

T70 TXX is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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