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WF08 WZX

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,373 mi
Last recorded108,373 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 108,373 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 102,453 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 95,269 miles

rear undertrays fitted at the time of the test

Fail 12 Jul 2024 95,269 miles

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

rear undertrays fitted at the time of the test

Pass 14 Jul 2023 87,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 80,117 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 80,117 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 73,455 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded spring corroded in middle lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in middle band.no cords evident (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 73,151 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 69,164 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 64,835 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 59,252 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 59,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2016 53,414 miles

Nearside Rear cut in tread possibly deep to cords, too small to test

Rear both rear tyres feathering on inside edge

Pass 1 Jun 2015 48,333 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 42,887 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 37,272 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 30,585 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 25,314 miles

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

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 WZX is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc 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 WF08 WZX, 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 WZX registered?

WF08 WZX is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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