2008 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · SN08 PCU
2008 Volvo V70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 130,409 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,409 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SN08 PCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/01/2024
- 130,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SN08 PCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo V70 (SN08 PCU) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SN08 PCU Mileage History
- 18/01/2022113,409 mi
- 18/01/2022113,409 mi
- 07/02/2023121,106 mi+7,697 mi
- 21/02/2023121,168 mi+62 mi
- 22/01/2024130,409 mi+9,241 mi
Average of roughly 8,458 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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