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WF08 ZDC

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,894 mi
Last recorded147,894 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2024 147,894 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer detached at front. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pipes corroded (coating bubbling) & rear brake hose ferrules/clips corroded. Slight corrosion rear chassis legs. Exhaust generally thin with corrosion. Offside rear tyre wearing on inside.

Rear brakes imbalanced due to nearside front pipe burst during brake test.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear sub frames corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 147,380 miles

General corrosion on rear chassis leg areas

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 147,380 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

General corrosion on rear chassis leg areas

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 147,013 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 145,196 miles

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))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 145,195 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 134,155 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 119,888 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 118,966 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 111,707 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2017 100,925 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 May 2016 90,604 miles

Electric handbrake lever insecure

Rear Inner Both tyres on edge

Pass 12 May 2015 79,983 miles

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)

advise rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 17 Apr 2014 65,562 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2013 51,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2013 51,184 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 41,080 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 30,782 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 ZDC is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZDC, 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 ZDC registered?

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

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