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WF08 VPU

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,827 mi
Last recorded163,827 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 163,827 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear number plate light out at time of test

Pass 25 May 2019 151,890 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 140,982 miles

Nearside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 130,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

The vehicle passed the emissions test • No print out was produced due to low emissions

Fail 18 Mar 2017 130,503 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

The vehicle passed the emissions test • No print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 16 Mar 2016 111,146 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 27 Mar 2015 89,705 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 73,203 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 59,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 59,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 48,794 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,100 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 VPU is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WF08 VPU, 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 VPU registered?

WF08 VPU is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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The MOT history for WF08 VPU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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