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A16 AWP

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

85,627 mi
Last recorded85,627 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 AWP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 85,627 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all attached components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 83,539 miles

Nearside Rear brake backplate corroded/split.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 83,539 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall. 225/50/17. Pirelli. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backplate corroded/split.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 81,307 miles

Nearside Rear wirng loom for caliper close to exhaust.

Pass 12 Jul 2023 79,029 miles

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

windscreen washer jets, weak, (bothsides)

Pass 20 Jul 2022 76,407 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 74,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight leak o/s/r box neck (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 71,707 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 65,716 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 62,003 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 57,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 53,009 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 47,840 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 42,616 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,077 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 31,276 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 31,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 25,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 20,731 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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A16 AWP is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A16 AWP, 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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What year was A16 AWP registered?

A16 AWP is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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