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AA08 CVL

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

167,931 mi
Last recorded167,931 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 CVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 167,931 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 155,975 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 145,939 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 134,642 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 124,961 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 115,369 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 115,369 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 112,312 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 104,903 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 97,897 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre un-repairable ()

Fail 17 Mar 2018 97,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre un-repairable ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 85,676 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 72,930 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 61,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 53,633 miles

engine management light illuminated

offside front tyre perished on tread

Pass 6 Mar 2013 47,045 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 38,844 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 38,844 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,503 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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AA08 CVL is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AA08 CVL, 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 AA08 CVL registered?

AA08 CVL is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is AA08 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 CVL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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