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WV08 HHT

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,012 mi
Last recorded153,012 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 HHT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 153,012 miles

Offside Rear tire uneven wear

Fail 11 Oct 2022 153,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tire uneven wear

Pass 22 Oct 2021 143,949 miles

Central exhaust joint very corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 143,949 miles

Central exhaust joint very corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 136,267 miles

some corrosion of centre exhaust flanges + studs and nuts

Fail 29 Oct 2020 136,267 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

some corrosion of centre exhaust flanges + studs and nuts

Pass 23 Oct 2019 126,467 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 126,467 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 115,804 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 109,167 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Oct 2016 97,715 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 86,839 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 86,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 84,418 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 73,887 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 63,197 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 53,203 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 41,582 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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WV08 HHT is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WV08 HHT, 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 WV08 HHT registered?

WV08 HHT is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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