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WF08 EJG

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,675 mi
Last recorded158,675 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 EJG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 158,675 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 158,669 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 154,358 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 140,318 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Welded on exhaust bracket/hanger missing in middle section. Exhaust is still supported by other hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSF and OSF outer CV boot leaking grease, boots however are both secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slightly damaged in tread , stone cuts, small parts of tread missing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 132,999 miles

Offside mirror defective

Fail 13 May 2022 132,999 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside mirror defective

Fail 22 Apr 2022 132,954 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside mirror defective

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2021 126,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 17 Jun 2020 123,015 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 116,477 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 109,832 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 98,323 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 87,282 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 76,735 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 76,735 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 68,095 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 68,094 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front wipers in poor condition

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 7 Feb 2013 59,763 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 52,744 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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WF08 EJG is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WF08 EJG, 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 WF08 EJG registered?

WF08 EJG is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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