2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Volvo V70 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,195 MOT tests in 2024. 65.2% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time65.2%
Failed or needed repairs34.8%
Typical mileage at test141,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,195 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.5%
    176 marked dangerous
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    99 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.2%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    113 marked dangerous
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics19.2%
  2. Suspension14.1%
  3. Tyres9.6%
  4. Brakes6.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  6. Body & chassis5.3%
  7. Steering3.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.0%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%
  5. Exhaust system: system insecure9.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Volvo V70?

In 2024, 65.2% of 2008 Volvo V70 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,195 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Volvo V70?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Volvo V70 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).