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AB08 OFN

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,181 mi
Last recorded96,181 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OFN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 96,181 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 87,553 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2000-3000miles left approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 75,778 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 65,959 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 58,056 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 53,934 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 50,153 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 50,153 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 43,011 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 43,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 41,179 miles

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

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 39,482 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 37,893 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 35,480 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 35,480 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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 32,271 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 32,271 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 27,351 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 27,348 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2012 23,181 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 21,065 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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AB08 OFN is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OFN, 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 AB08 OFN registered?

AB08 OFN is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is AB08 OFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 OFN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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