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UGZ 6986

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

261,151 mi
Last recorded261,151 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGZ 6986
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 261,151 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 261,118 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 245,890 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 234,758 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 233,941 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 231,016 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2021 219,228 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 202,629 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Jul 2019 182,441 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 181,824 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in inner side wall ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 155,213 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wipers getting worn

Fail 21 Jul 2018 155,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wipers getting worn

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2017 123,404 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 123,404 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2016 109,739 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 99,574 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 69,677 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 69,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 38,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Sep 2011 18,838 miles

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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UGZ 6986 is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UGZ 6986, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UGZ 6986 registered?

UGZ 6986 is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 October 2008.

Is UGZ 6986 safe to buy?

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