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W5 DMP

2008 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

185,348 mi
Last recorded185,348 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 DMP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 185,348 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 185,348 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 177,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 170,516 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 170,516 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 163,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 157,729 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 152,347 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 152,347 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 150,065 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 145,051 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 134,227 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 116,093 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 102,341 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 93,844 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 88,476 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 82,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 72,723 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 54,608 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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W5 DMP is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W5 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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What year was W5 DMP registered?

W5 DMP is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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