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AB08 OFT

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,088 mi
Last recorded112,088 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OFT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 112,088 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 112,083 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2019 107,037 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 100,451 miles

Full manufacturers covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bushe heavily deteriorated/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 100,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Full manufacturers covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bushe heavily deteriorated/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 93,553 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Fail 12 Jun 2017 93,553 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 6 Jun 2016 86,337 miles

Centre Front Upper ITEMS REMOVED BEFORE TEST BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR WITHIN DRIVERS VIEW

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON REAR SEAT BELT

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 15 Jun 2015 76,755 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 67,158 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 58,870 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 51,127 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 41,079 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 OFT is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OFT, 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 OFT registered?

AB08 OFT is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is AB08 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 OFT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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