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AA08 JNL

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,581 mi
Last recorded161,581 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 161,581 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 161,581 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 154,127 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 140,869 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 123,716 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the front one, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 123,703 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the front one, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 108,266 miles

Evidence of minor exhaust blow rear box

Pass 8 Oct 2020 102,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 102,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 92,891 miles

nearside & offside front tyres are worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 18 Oct 2018 82,777 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 82,777 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 72,847 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 72,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 71,088 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt locking mechanism casing loose ()

Offside registration plate lamp deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 63,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres have worn inner shoulders

engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2016 63,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres have worn inner shoulders

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2015 58,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 54,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn heavier on inner edge of tread

Fail 26 Jun 2014 54,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn heavier on inner edge of tread

Pass 28 Jun 2013 47,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2013 47,281 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 39,575 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 32,247 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 JNL is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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