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A12 HFB

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,776 mi
Last recorded132,776 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 HFB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 132,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 129,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 127,172 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 127,172 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 123,865 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 121,083 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 118,825 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 115,454 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 111,313 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 107,283 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 107,283 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2016 101,949 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 97,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 May 2014 91,587 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 73,094 miles

1.n/s front tyre wall cut on wall no chords showing

Fail 16 Feb 2013 72,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

1.n/s front tyre wall cut on wall no chords showing

Pass 5 Mar 2012 46,231 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 40,356 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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A12 HFB is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 99,570 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 HFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A12 HFB is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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