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W33 DMP

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,952 mi
Last recorded170,952 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW33 DMP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 170,952 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Underside and suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2026 170,952 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 160,139 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 160,138 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 152,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2024 152,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 143,380 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 143,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 132,002 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 121,865 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 121,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 118,313 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 118,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 105,323 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2019 105,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 86,439 miles

Alternator noisy

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 22 May 2018 86,439 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Alternator noisy

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 2 Jun 2017 69,199 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 69,197 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 59,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2015 53,144 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 53,144 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 48,116 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 48,100 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 May 2013 43,336 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 43,336 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 38,454 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 32,412 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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W33 DMP is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W33 DMP, 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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W33 DMP is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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