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AA08 CWR

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,407 mi
Last recorded187,407 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 CWR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 187,407 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 182,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 182,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 174,709 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONTS O/S N/S ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 165,138 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 165,138 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside & Nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 159,394 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 154,187 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 147,802 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 132,699 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 115,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 95,278 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 95,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 77,250 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 66,025 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 66,025 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 57,710 miles

both front tyres worn on edges worn more on inner edges nearside inner edge very close to limits

lens missing on nearside mirror repeater

Fail 22 Oct 2013 57,710 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn on edges worn more on inner edges nearside inner edge very close to limits

lens missing on nearside mirror repeater

Pass 22 Aug 2012 48,535 miles

Offside front tyre perished

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)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 48,531 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre perished

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)

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 CWR is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CWR, 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 CWR registered?

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

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