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WJ08 MLX

2008 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,204 mi
Last recorded136,204 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 MLX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 136,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer kurbing ring (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 129,442 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 129,442 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 122,883 miles

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system has slight corrosion around mountings

Fail 22 Mar 2021 122,883 miles

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system has slight corrosion around mountings

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 113,673 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system has slight corrosion around hangers

Fail 10 Jul 2019 113,540 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system has slight corrosion around hangers

Pass 23 Jul 2018 106,774 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s rear tyre @3mm and slightly misshapen

Fail 23 Jul 2018 106,774 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s rear tyre @3mm and slightly misshapen

Pass 6 Mar 2017 98,336 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 95,170 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 91,201 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 90,427 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 79,796 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 73,194 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 54,380 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)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 54,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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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WJ08 MLX is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WJ08 MLX, 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 WJ08 MLX registered?

WJ08 MLX is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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