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AC08 FXD

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

220,387 mi
Last recorded220,387 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 FXD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 220,387 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 212,393 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 207,724 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 200,949 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 190,628 miles

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

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

rear heat shield loose

Fail 22 Sep 2021 190,627 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 27 Aug 2020 165,466 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 155,386 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 145,225 miles

N/S/F arch lining misshaped and touching coil spring

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Filter/turbo pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres feathered

Fail 31 Oct 2018 145,225 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

N/S/F arch lining misshaped and touching coil spring

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Filter/turbo pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres feathered

Pass 7 Nov 2017 133,479 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 133,475 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 119,965 miles

exhaust mounting broken near rear subframe

Fail 15 Nov 2016 119,962 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)

exhaust mounting broken near rear subframe

Pass 19 Nov 2015 105,519 miles

Offside Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 105,519 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 91,887 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 76,902 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wheel arch liner fouling coil spring

Fail 13 Nov 2013 76,902 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps have tape residue on lenses

engine system light on

nearside front wheel arch liner fouling coil spring

offside front tyre pressure low

Pass 15 Nov 2012 61,698 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 50,706 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 FXD is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FXD, 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 FXD registered?

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

Is AC08 FXD safe to buy?

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