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AC08 FWE

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

150,407 mi
Last recorded150,407 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 FWE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 150,407 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 141,555 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 141,555 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 135,625 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 130,568 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 124,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 118,688 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Small cut - n/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2019 110,413 miles

Slight uneven wear - rear tyres

Pass 17 Jan 2018 103,033 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 96,545 miles

uneven wear on inside edge of both rear tyres

Pass 20 Jan 2016 87,559 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 80,395 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 71,586 miles

TYRE SIZE: 245/40X18 97Y

both front tyres wearing close to legal minimum

Pass 6 Mar 2013 59,095 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,830 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,239 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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AC08 FWE is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AC08 FWE, 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 FWE registered?

AC08 FWE is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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