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V111 ESC

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,951 mi
Last recorded107,951 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 ESC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 107,951 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 96,149 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2024 83,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 71,370 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 71,370 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 60,112 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 59,546 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 59,299 miles

Front discs corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 58,306 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 56,748 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 54,422 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 53,148 miles

Devices Fitted to Seat Belts May Prevent Correct operation, or Become Missiles If Seat Belt Deployed

Fixed Tow Ball, 7 Pin Electrics

Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,314 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 50,248 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 50,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 48,643 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 48,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 44,094 miles

no reading on emission check to clean to read

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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V111 ESC is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V111 ESC, 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 V111 ESC registered?

V111 ESC is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is V111 ESC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V111 ESC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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