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VX08 GFY

2008 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

201,493 mi
Last recorded201,493 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 GFY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 201,493 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion around under body areas covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 18 May 2026 201,493 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion around under body areas covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 20 May 2025 201,078 miles

exhaust corroded and paste present around silencer

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 20 May 2025 201,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust corroded and paste present around silencer

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 7 Jun 2024 200,877 miles

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

exhaust system corroded

surface corrosion to underside and suspension components

Fail 7 Jun 2024 200,877 miles

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

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

exhaust system corroded

surface corrosion to underside and suspension components

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 200,708 miles

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

exhaust sytem corroded slight blow center section

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 25 Apr 2023 200,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

exhaust sytem corroded slight blow center section

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 4 May 2022 200,599 miles

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

small blow from exhaust center section system corroded

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 3 May 2022 200,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

small blow from exhaust center section system corroded

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 8 Dec 2020 199,605 miles

corrosion to both front brake discs rear surfaces

headlamp lenses faded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 198,399 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 198,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 196,190 miles

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

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

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 8 Mar 2017 195,307 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 195,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x 2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 188,168 miles

o/s/f and n/sf wishbone bushes splitting and perished

Fail 11 Feb 2016 188,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f and n/sf wishbone bushes splitting and perished

Pass 23 Feb 2015 181,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 181,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 164,304 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 164,304 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 150,353 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 139,242 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 139,242 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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VX08 GFY is a 2008 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 VX08 GFY, 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 VX08 GFY registered?

VX08 GFY is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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