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V70 PGG

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,729 mi
Last recorded34,729 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 PGG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 34,729 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 34,729 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 30,934 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 26,296 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 21,439 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 21,439 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 17,899 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 16,169 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 16,169 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 15,540 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 14,822 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 14,125 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 12,910 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 12,321 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 11,603 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 10,800 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 9,212 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 7,850 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 PGG is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol 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 V70 PGG, 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 PGG registered?

V70 PGG is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is V70 PGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V70 PGG 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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