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AA08 CVP

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,395 mi
Last recorded200,395 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 CVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 200,395 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 180,162 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 172,666 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 167,773 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 152,981 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater cover missing/damaged

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 144,048 miles

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 137,355 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 137,337 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 125,518 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 121,558 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 121,558 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn bad inner edge cords showing 245/40/18 97W (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 110,109 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jan 2017 110,109 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2016 99,327 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 88,008 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 77,130 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 72,428 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

emissions too clean for machine

Pass 30 Apr 2012 57,211 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 42,223 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 42,223 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 CVP is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,521cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CVP, 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 AA08 CVP registered?

AA08 CVP is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is AA08 CVP safe to buy?

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