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URN 5

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

64,810 mi
Last recorded64,810 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURN 5
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 64,810 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 49,233 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 46,827 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 44,787 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 44,787 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 43,489 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 42,623 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 40,374 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 39,670 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 38,713 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 37,741 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 37,047 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 35,691 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 35,691 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 33,058 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 29,963 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 28,139 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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URN 5 is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 URN 5, 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 URN 5 registered?

URN 5 is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is URN 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for URN 5 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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