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WF08 VPW

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

210,397 mi
Last recorded210,397 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 VPW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 210,397 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play just legal change asap (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

engine runs very poor intermitent

Fail 24 Apr 2024 210,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play just legal change asap (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

engine runs very poor intermitent

Pass 28 Apr 2023 195,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

transmission poor

Fail 28 Apr 2023 195,446 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

transmission poor

Pass 8 Feb 2022 181,903 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 off 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 164,192 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 146,994 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 140,306 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 140,264 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 130,573 miles

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 27 Jan 2017 130,573 miles

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

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 9 Jan 2016 119,115 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 108,608 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 108,608 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 102,120 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 102,120 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,521 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 66,047 miles

washer level low

Fail 1 Apr 2011 49,575 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 49,575 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 VPW is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VPW, 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 VPW registered?

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

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