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VE08 CGU

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,745 mi
Last recorded140,745 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 CGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 140,745 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 124,242 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bad oil leak intercooler

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 May 2018 123,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Cut (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bad oil leak intercooler

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 107,361 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 91,225 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 72,951 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 71,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished on outer edge

Fail 10 Dec 2014 71,665 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished on outer edge

osf door strap loose

Pass 11 Dec 2013 64,014 miles

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

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

nearside front day light not working on bumper

some splitting to both rear tyre treads on outer edges

Pass 29 Nov 2012 56,966 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 49,385 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 48,461 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 48,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Rear 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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VE08 CGU is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VE08 CGU, 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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VE08 CGU is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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