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V70 GTB

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,838 mi
Last recorded178,838 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 GTB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 178,838 miles

both headlamplight outputs slightly reduced

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine top cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre 3mm, worn inner and slightl sidewall damage

offside front tyre 2mm, bald inner and nail in tread

Fail 23 Jun 2017 178,097 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both headlamplight outputs slightly reduced

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine top cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre 3mm, worn inner and slightl sidewall damage

offside front tyre 2mm, bald inner and nail in tread

Pass 12 Jul 2016 177,234 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 177,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 167,415 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

pos fuel leak damp around tank not leaking at time of test

Fail 15 Jan 2016 167,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

pos fuel leak damp around tank not leaking at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2015 156,151 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 145,207 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 136,355 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 124,472 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 110,609 miles

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

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

unable to see front inner brake pads

Fail 14 Aug 2013 110,601 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

unable to see front inner brake pads

Pass 11 Mar 2013 100,248 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 77,185 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 77,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 GTB is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GTB, 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 GTB registered?

V70 GTB is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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