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AA08 JMU

2008 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

60,508 mi
Last recorded60,508 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 JMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 60,508 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 59,790 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 59,790 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 58,665 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 57,514 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 56,215 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 55,054 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 53,734 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 50,956 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 48,209 miles

n/s/f tyre becoming low and slightly worn on edge

Pass 10 Nov 2016 44,995 miles

advise washer bottle leaking slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2015 42,388 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 39,340 miles

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge - tread not cut as deep

Pass 6 Jan 2014 36,477 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 32,353 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 27,588 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 23,012 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 JMU is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 JMU, 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 JMU registered?

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

Is AA08 JMU safe to buy?

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