2008 Volvo V70 · 11,764 MOT tests
2008 Volvo V70 reliability
2008 Volvo V70s fail 32.4% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 20 V70 years (11,764 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V70s: 36.2%)
- 32.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V70s: 36.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 136,255
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,764
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 74% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Volvo V70
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14%
- Suspension9.8%
- Tyres8.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.8%
- Brakes4.9%
- Body, chassis and structure4.6%
- Steering3.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.02%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.98%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.5%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.18%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.97%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (10.44%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.48%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.73%) · Exhaust mounting defective (7.15%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.07%)
Other years
Every Volvo V70 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Volvo V70 reliable?
2008 Volvo V70s fail 32.4% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 20 V70 years (11,764 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Volvo V70 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.02% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.98% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (2.5% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Volvo V70 have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Volvo V70 shows 136,255 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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