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WG08 CFY

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,223 mi
Last recorded178,223 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 CFY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 178,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 174,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 169,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 150,786 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 134,087 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 125,277 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 110,668 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 110,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fog light not working (1.9.4)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions possibly beginning to delaminate (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions possibly beginning to delaminate (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2015 98,338 miles

emissions to low for tester to read

Pass 11 Jul 2014 87,017 miles

minor wear to rear discs

nsf tyre 1.6mm

nsr pads very low

osf tyre 2mm

Fail 9 Jul 2014 87,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

minor wear to rear discs

nsf tyre 1.6mm

nsr pads very low

osf tyre 2mm

Pass 11 Jul 2013 69,890 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 51,751 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

minor play in nearside rear drop link

Pass 9 Jul 2011 38,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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WG08 CFY is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WG08 CFY, 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 WG08 CFY registered?

WG08 CFY is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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The MOT history for WG08 CFY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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