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AA08 CVO

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,446 mi
Last recorded178,446 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 178,446 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 169,136 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 160,444 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 160,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 151,277 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 142,715 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 138,847 miles

Loose floormat removed from behind pedals

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Jul 2020 138,847 miles

Loose floormat removed from behind pedals

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high too high (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 May 2019 130,413 miles

Front advise front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges due to under inflation

Fail 20 May 2019 130,413 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp beam deflectors were fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Front advise front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges due to under inflation

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 117,172 miles

Nearside Front door mirror loose

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear centre locking not unlocking

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers and shields fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 104,540 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 94,516 miles

front discs lipped

nsr tyre heavily perished 2255017

Fail 16 May 2016 94,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs lipped

nsr tyre heavily perished 2255017

Pass 15 May 2015 82,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly lipped

slight free play in both rear shocker top mountings

Pass 16 May 2014 67,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2014 67,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 53,971 miles

front tyres wearing low in centre tread

Pass 24 May 2012 49,190 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 49,190 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 37,313 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 CVO is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CVO, 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 CVO registered?

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

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