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AA08 CWX

2008 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,832 mi
Last recorded147,832 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 CWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 147,832 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 145,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

steering slightly heavy

Fail 12 Nov 2024 145,756 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

steering slightly heavy

Pass 23 Nov 2023 135,565 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 135,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 123,093 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 123,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 110,691 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 98,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 98,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 88,052 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 70,865 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 67,983 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 67,982 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 66,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 11 Feb 2016 61,388 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall and tread perished

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2015 56,743 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 50,031 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front day running lamp is not working

Fail 24 Jan 2014 50,026 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front day running lamp is not working

Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,595 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 34,718 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 26,437 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 CWX is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CWX, 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 CWX registered?

AA08 CWX is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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