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VX08 MDY

2008 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,877 mi
Last recorded161,877 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 161,877 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 159,827 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 155,559 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 150,000 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 147,205 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2015 147,205 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 143,521 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Coolant leak

EML displayed

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

nearside rear sidemarker light inop

towbar bar & socket missing

Fail 15 Jul 2014 143,521 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Coolant leak

EML displayed

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

nearside rear sidemarker light inop

towbar bar & socket missing

Pass 4 Jul 2013 169,441 miles

EML light on dash

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear side marker light inop

towbar ball/socket missing

Fail 3 Jul 2013 169,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

EML light on dash

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear side marker light inop

towbar ball/socket missing

Pass 14 Jul 2012 134,050 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

airbag light on

Fail 11 Jul 2012 134,044 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

airbag light on

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 MDY is a 2008 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MDY, 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 MDY registered?

VX08 MDY is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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