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WG08 OCO

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

159,286 mi
Last recorded159,286 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 OCO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 159,286 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front wheel rim slightly damaged

Nearside Rear brake showing signs of heat and disc corroded

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

Nearside repeater lamp damaged/deteriorated but working

Offside Rear brake slightly tight-showing signs of heat

Rear Coil spring corroded very corroded-both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s headlamp lens deteriorated slightly effecting output

some imbalance in rear brake performance/n/s slight judder and erratic performance

Fail 12 Dec 2023 159,286 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front wheel rim slightly damaged

Nearside Rear brake showing signs of heat and disc corroded

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

Nearside repeater lamp damaged/deteriorated but working

Offside Rear brake slightly tight-showing signs of heat

Rear Coil spring corroded very corroded-both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s headlamp lens deteriorated slightly effecting output

some imbalance in rear brake performance/n/s slight judder and erratic performance

Pass 8 Dec 2022 152,666 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 152,658 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 148,893 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly stepped

Fail 5 Jan 2022 148,893 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly stepped

Fail 26 Oct 2021 148,781 miles

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust system insecure 2 or more brackets broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested Pads to close to being metal on metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge & sidewall poor. 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Object in tyre 2255017 ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge with sidewall damage & object in tyre. 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Object in tyre. 2255017 ()

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge. 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wear on inner edge & Object in tyre. 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Object in tyre. 2255017 ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 146,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 140,920 miles

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

steering slightly heavy at idle

Fail 13 Jun 2019 140,920 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

steering slightly heavy at idle

Pass 8 Jun 2018 129,524 miles

steering slightly heavy at idle

Pass 12 Jun 2017 119,937 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 119,937 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 111,025 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 111,025 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 101,367 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 89,520 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 77,235 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 67,835 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 67,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 58,980 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 58,980 miles

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

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 OCO is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 WG08 OCO, 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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WG08 OCO is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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