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V70 EJO

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

118,655 mi
Last recorded118,655 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 EJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 118,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 116,128 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 111,807 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear coil springs/rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 111,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear coil springs/rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 107,468 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills axle subframe suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 103,562 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 100,014 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 97,590 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 94,018 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 89,850 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 83,033 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 75,099 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 67,714 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 59,092 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 50,595 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 41,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 32,093 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 EJO is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EJO, 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 EJO registered?

V70 EJO is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is V70 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V70 EJO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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