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A5 FLC

2008 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

169,443 mi
Last recorded169,443 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FLC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 169,443 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 162,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edge 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 156,876 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 156,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 149,074 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 140,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 132,914 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 121,623 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 110,709 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 100,774 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 89,728 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 80,925 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 68,436 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 54,578 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 54,578 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 42,542 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 40,524 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 38,729 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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A5 FLC is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A5 FLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 FLC registered?

A5 FLC is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 November 2008.

Is A5 FLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 FLC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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