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AC08 CEA

2008 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,994 mi
Last recorded151,994 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 CEA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 151,994 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 151,994 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2024 151,303 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2024 151,303 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 149,903 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2023 149,903 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 147,808 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 145,555 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 143,191 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 143,191 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 136,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides approx 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 136,003 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides approx 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 125,098 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 114,101 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 114,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 102,439 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 92,151 miles

both sides rear tyres badly worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2014 81,233 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 81,233 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,973 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 70,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2012 57,827 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 43,725 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 43,725 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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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AC08 CEA is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AC08 CEA, 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 AC08 CEA registered?

AC08 CEA is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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