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WR08 VVU

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

114,963 mi
Last recorded114,963 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 VVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 114,963 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 110,034 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 102,573 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 95,411 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 95,401 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 84,056 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 80,261 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 80,261 miles

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 72,011 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 61,037 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 54,099 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 47,925 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 39,501 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 28,826 miles

Front wipers smear

Pass 28 Aug 2013 20,581 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 19,866 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 15,629 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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WR08 VVU is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WR08 VVU, 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 WR08 VVU registered?

WR08 VVU is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is WR08 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR08 VVU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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