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VE08 PLX

2008 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

108,685 mi
Last recorded108,685 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 PLX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 108,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 106,981 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 100,657 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 91,862 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 87,841 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt No rear belts tested. ()

Fail 22 Feb 2021 87,841 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades are split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt No rear belts tested. ()

Pass 27 Feb 2020 87,015 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2019 82,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 77,311 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 65,243 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 63,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 52,793 miles

Front 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 42,817 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2013 32,692 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 26,226 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 18,996 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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VE08 PLX is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VE08 PLX, 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 VE08 PLX registered?

VE08 PLX is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is VE08 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 PLX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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