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AB08 DAJ

2008 Volvo V70

Bronze Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,939 mi
Last recorded193,939 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 DAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 193,939 miles

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted.

Slight play in offside steering rack inner joint.

Under body components heavily dirt covered.

Fail 12 Apr 2016 193,936 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges and to near limit.

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted.

Slight play in offside steering rack inner joint.

Under body components heavily dirt covered.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 161,219 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2014 127,543 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 127,536 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

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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AB08 DAJ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Bronze with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AB08 DAJ, 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 AB08 DAJ registered?

AB08 DAJ is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AB08 DAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 DAJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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