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AC08 GKF

2008 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

165,613 mi
Last recorded165,613 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 GKF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 165,613 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 158,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 149,310 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 149,309 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 139,920 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 139,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 131,237 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 129,068 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose taped (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 127,843 miles

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

Rear anti roll bar has corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2020 127,842 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear anti roll bar has corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2019 124,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 120,018 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 120,018 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 112,417 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 105,335 miles

Both front inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2015 96,687 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 88,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 82,105 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 75,458 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 70,460 miles

Both front and the n/s/r wheels are slightly distorted

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oi level on the minimum

Pass 23 Mar 2011 70,460 miles

Both front and the n/s/r wheels are slightly distorted

Oi level on the minimum

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 GKF is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GKF, 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 GKF registered?

AC08 GKF is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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