2008 Volvo V70 2.5L Petrol · LM57 AEE

The Volvo V70 passed its most recent MOT on 17 November 2025 at 95,889 miles with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend across the supplied history is stable with no advisories or mechanical faults raised. The record shows a clean roadworthiness status at every pass, though the November 2025 and November 2024 tests each required an initial failure on the same date before a same-day pass, with no defects logged either time. This pattern points to administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than any underlying vehicle defect. The odometer sat at 83,661 miles for the November 2023 pass, then rose to 91,651 miles by 23 November 2024 and 95,889 miles by 17 November 2025. That equates to roughly 8,000 miles in the first year and 4,200 in the second, both below the 5,327 annual average for the vehicle's 18-year life. Low overall mileage of under 96,000 suggests light use, but the two failed-then-passed same-day entries in 2024 and 2025 mean the owner relied on quick retests rather than addressing flagged items, implying minimal proactive upkeep. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers given the car's age and the absence of any recorded advisories that might otherwise reveal wear. The lack of corrosion or structural integrity notes in the DVSA data is reassuring, yet Volvos of this era commonly develop subframe rust and worn anti-roll bar links that a basic MOT may miss. Verify the repeated 2024 and 2025 fail-pass cycles were clerical, and confirm exhaust emissions and tyre condition before purchase.