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V70 WAY

2008 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,722 mi
Last recorded135,722 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 WAY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 135,722 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 127,312 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 119,237 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 109,311 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 95,981 miles

Front tyre worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 88,420 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 86,256 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 23 Sep 2019 86,256 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 24 Sep 2018 79,028 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 18 Sep 2017 73,083 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 66,544 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 58,870 miles

covers in engine compartment not allowing inspection of some items

detachable tow ball not fitted at test

vehicle under covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 17 Oct 2014 51,955 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 48,638 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 48,638 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 44,600 miles

Both front tyre tread getting low

Front brake pads getting low

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 34,529 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 23,463 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)

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 WAY is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WAY, 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 WAY registered?

V70 WAY is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 September 2008.

Is V70 WAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V70 WAY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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