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V70 ECO

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,612 mi
Last recorded135,612 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 135,612 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Two central mounts corroded and no longer atattched (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 135,611 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Two central mounts corroded and no longer atattched (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 133,550 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 125,645 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 125,638 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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 118,468 miles

both front suspension lower wishbones- inner bushes starting to split/ wear

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

fuel injector area slightly damp- no leak

offside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish

slight oil leak

steering rack area slightly damp

Pass 5 Apr 2022 112,775 miles

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front suspension lower wishbones inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight oil leak/ steering rack area slightly damp/ fuel smell under bonnet

Pass 27 Apr 2021 109,394 miles

check front inner brake pads

front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

front suspension lower wishbones inner bushes starting to crack/ wear

front windscreen chipped and cracked out side of swept area not affecting the drivers view of the road

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 1 May 2020 102,062 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 102,061 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 95,834 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 70,992 miles

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2015 41,676 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 41,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

Pass 26 Nov 2014 31,420 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Nov 2013 24,244 miles

check front and rear inner brake pads

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm

offside front tyre tread worn to 1.6mm and inner edge worn low

Pass 4 Oct 2012 17,540 miles

check rear inner brake pads

Pass 1 Sep 2011 11,950 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 ECO is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V70 ECO, 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 ECO registered?

V70 ECO is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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