2008 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · PL08 VMF
2008 Volvo V70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 140,437 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,437 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.
PL08 VMF Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 140,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL08 VMF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo V70 (PL08 VMF) between June 2011 and September 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
PL08 VMF Mileage History
- 21/06/201126,704 mi
- 30/05/201236,101 mi+9,397 mi
- 31/05/201347,073 mi+10,972 mi
- 09/04/201452,807 mi+5,734 mi
- 10/03/201558,579 mi+5,772 mi
- 24/03/201662,740 mi+4,161 mi
- 05/04/201766,919 mi+4,179 mi
- 11/04/201870,963 mi+4,044 mi
- 10/05/201974,038 mi+3,075 mi
- 10/05/201974,038 mi
- 19/09/201979,012 mi+4,974 mi
- 22/09/202088,682 mi+9,670 mi
- 21/09/202196,722 mi+8,040 mi
- 12/09/2022107,818 mi+11,096 mi
- 11/09/2023120,138 mi+12,320 mi
- 18/09/2024132,620 mi+12,482 mi
- 20/09/2024132,690 mi+70 mi
- 18/09/2025140,437 mi+7,747 mi
Average of roughly 7,984 miles per year across 18 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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