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V70 DME

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

147,109 mi
Last recorded147,109 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 DME
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 147,109 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 142,797 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 138,365 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 131,758 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 124,858 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 116,633 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 116,633 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 109,745 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 109,745 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 102,204 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 94,117 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 84,059 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 74,347 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 74,346 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 65,738 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 60,528 miles

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

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

rear tyres scrubbing inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2013 52,520 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 44,591 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 36,275 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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V70 DME is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V70 DME, 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 V70 DME registered?

V70 DME is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is V70 DME safe to buy?

The MOT history for V70 DME shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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