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AC08 FXH

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

130,017 mi
Last recorded130,017 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 130,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 130,017 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 122,395 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 122,395 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 113,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn ----225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 113,552 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn ----225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 104,534 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 104,532 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 95,029 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 94,036 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius/trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius/Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 94,032 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius/trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius/Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 88,562 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 80,716 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 74,614 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 68,576 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 68,576 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 62,097 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 57,541 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,459 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 47,369 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,862 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,969 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 FXH is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FXH, 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 FXH registered?

AC08 FXH is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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