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AB08 VLE

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

198,811 mi
Last recorded198,811 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VLE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 198,811 miles

Inner both side sills has surface corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2024 194,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2023 189,387 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 183,418 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 178,132 miles

Rear Axle corroded

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 178,132 miles

Rear Axle corroded

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 172,373 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 160,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 151,927 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 145,659 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall but not to cords

Pass 11 Jan 2016 141,036 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 110,290 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 110,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2014 87,041 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 59,588 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 30,290 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 11,968 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 VLE is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLE, 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 VLE registered?

AB08 VLE is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is AB08 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 VLE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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