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AB08 OFO

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,379 mi
Last recorded143,379 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 143,379 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Nov 2018 143,377 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 137,988 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

emissions too clean for test

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s/r tyre badly worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Oct 2017 137,988 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

emissions too clean for test

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s/r tyre badly worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Oct 2016 131,568 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

emissions too clean for test

Fail 25 Oct 2016 131,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

emissions too clean for test

Pass 4 Nov 2015 125,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

emissions too clean for test

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

play in steering inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 113,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in os inner rack joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 96,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2012 75,402 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 58,127 miles

Nail in osr tyre on the edge of tread

Undertrays fitted engine and sills not allowing full inspection

Wipers smearing

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 OFO is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AB08 OFO, 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 OFO registered?

AB08 OFO is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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The MOT history for AB08 OFO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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