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WV08 HHW

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,584 mi
Last recorded125,584 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 HHW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 125,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 125,583 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 117,387 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 117,387 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 109,683 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 100,858 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 100,858 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 96,569 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 94,524 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 91,495 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 91,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 86,137 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 81,144 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 77,178 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 68,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 58,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2013 50,707 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 42,979 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 42,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 33,900 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 26,812 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 HHW is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HHW, 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 HHW registered?

WV08 HHW is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is WV08 HHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 HHW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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