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AC08 OLU

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

174,164 mi
Last recorded174,164 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 OLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 174,164 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to limit advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 167,097 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 167,095 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 161,745 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 161,745 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 153,829 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 153,828 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2021 143,217 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 135,800 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 135,798 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 130,424 miles

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

Offside Rear TYRE WORN TO LIMIT OUT OF SHAPE AND SPLIT IN TREAD 225/50/17

both front tyres wearing outer edge

Fail 22 Oct 2019 130,420 miles

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

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

Offside Rear TYRE WORN TO LIMIT OUT OF SHAPE AND SPLIT IN TREAD 225/50/17

both front tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2018 120,978 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & O/S/R ()

Pass 19 May 2018 117,262 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 109,524 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 96,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 84,006 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 69,537 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 55,874 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 55,874 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 25,664 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 21,949 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 OLU is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OLU, 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 OLU registered?

AC08 OLU is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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