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AC08 FXB

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,329 mi
Last recorded136,329 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 FXB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 136,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 136,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 130,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn hard on inner edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Screen washer container is leaking washer fluid

Pass 24 Jun 2020 126,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit worn on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 mm and worn on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Legal limit only worn on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.5 mm and worn on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 126,082 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit worn on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 mm and worn on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Legal limit only worn on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.5 mm and worn on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 120,032 miles

Advise rear suspension noise on road test of brakes, slight where indicated

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch liner trapped between coils on coil spring. Cut out section of liner rubbing between coils

Offside Rear Light unit damaged no white light visible at rear

Fail 6 Jun 2019 120,032 miles

Advise rear suspension noise on road test of brakes, slight where indicated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wheel arch liner trapped between coils on coil spring. Cut out section of liner rubbing between coils

Offside Rear Light unit damaged no white light visible at rear

Pass 15 Jun 2018 113,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

offside rear trailing arm front bush worn

Fail 14 Jun 2018 113,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

offside rear trailing arm front bush worn

Pass 26 May 2017 107,005 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 106,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 100,438 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 100,438 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 96,282 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

undertray fitted obscuring view of underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 88,279 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 88,279 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f inner arch cover catching coil spring

Pass 4 Jun 2013 80,855 miles

Both front wishbone arm bushes starting to split

Both o/s & n/s rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 72,810 miles

child seats fitted in rear

o/s/rear tyre inside edge

rear brakes

Pass 4 Jun 2011 63,971 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,318 miles

Offside 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 FXB is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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