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XX53 MJW

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 3192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,356 mi
Last recorded58,356 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX53 MJW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,192cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 58,356 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 58,356 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 52,644 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 52,637 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2023 47,473 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 41,041 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 31,696 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 30,687 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 29,707 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 28,022 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 26,643 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 25,030 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 25,030 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 23,844 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)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 22,589 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 19,876 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 18,299 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack on walls

O/S rear pads getting low

Pass 23 Sep 2011 14,696 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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XX53 MJW is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 3,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XX53 MJW, 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 XX53 MJW registered?

XX53 MJW is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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