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WG08 NGJ

2008 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

101,752 mi
Last recorded101,752 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 NGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 101,752 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 96,382 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 96,382 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 95,538 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 94,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 92,645 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 90,175 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 87,903 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 84,527 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 79,551 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 71,842 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 63,897 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,625 miles

both rear tyre tread getting low and wearing on inner edge

n/s/f wearing on both edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 45,243 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 36,846 miles

Both rear tyres have slightly uneven wear to the inner edges

Emissions too low to trigger the smoke meter

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 30,183 miles

both rear tyres distorted

Pass 13 Apr 2011 21,323 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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WG08 NGJ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NGJ, 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 NGJ registered?

WG08 NGJ is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is WG08 NGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG08 NGJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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