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WF08 VPX

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,469 mi
Last recorded140,469 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 VPX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 140,469 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 136,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 136,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 132,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 128,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 122,978 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 122,978 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 116,029 miles

Front Subframe and attached suspension/braking components, showing corrosion to their exposed steel surfaces.

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pad contact surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and unions and brake hose ferules corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating, in lower wishbone saddle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pad contact surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And unions and brake hose ferules corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating, in lower wishbone saddle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear BOTH Tyres low on tread, and badly/unevenly worn, on both edges, close to exposing ply/cords soon.

Rear Number plate delaminated.

Rear Subframe and attached suspension/braking components, showing corrosion to their exposed steel surfaces

Pass 2 Dec 2019 108,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 100,352 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 100,352 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 91,362 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 88,687 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 76,104 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 76,102 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2015 60,932 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 60,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 55,788 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 55,788 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 48,911 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 48,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 36,341 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 26,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

off side rear inner edge of tyre worn off

Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,297 miles

off side rear inner edge of tyre worn off

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 VPX is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VPX, 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 VPX registered?

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

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