2008 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · GD08 WDK
2008 Volvo V70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 193,425 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jul 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,425 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GD08 WDK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2023
- 193,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD08 WDK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo V70 (GD08 WDK) between May 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
GD08 WDK Mileage History
- 12/05/2022183,420 mi
- 12/05/2022183,420 mi
- 26/04/2023193,425 mi+10,005 mi
Average of roughly 10,467 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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