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AC08 OMD

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

140,795 mi
Last recorded140,795 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 140,795 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 121,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 101,926 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 82,658 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 82,652 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2023 82,268 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from Power Steering Pump (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 79,705 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake discs worn/ corroded slightly on edge

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes perished slightly

Fail 17 Feb 2022 79,705 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake discs worn/ corroded slightly on edge

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes perished slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2021 78,301 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

centre/ rear exhaust mountings corroded

front brake discs worn/ corroded on edge

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension coil springs corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

o/s/f suspension coil spring slightly corroded

rear tyres feathering slightly inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2021 78,301 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

centre/ rear exhaust mountings corroded

front brake discs worn/ corroded on edge

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension coil springs corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

o/s/f suspension coil spring slightly corroded

rear brake discs worn/ corroded on edge

rear tyres feathering slightly inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2020 74,855 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and wearing slightly more inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f and cracking/ perishing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

centre/ rear exhaust mountings corroded/ thinned

front and rear brake discs worn/ corroded

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r suspension coil springs slight surface corrosion

windscreen insecure slightly at top

Fail 14 Feb 2020 74,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and wearing slightly more inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f and cracking/ perishing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

centre/ rear exhaust mountings corroded/ thinned

front and rear brake discs worn/ corroded

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r suspension coil springs slight surface corrosion

windscreen insecure slightly at top

Pass 15 Feb 2019 69,017 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre deteriorating and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 69,017 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre deteriorating and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 64,214 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 64,214 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 59,637 miles

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

Front tyres inner edges wearing thin

Pass 29 Mar 2016 54,505 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 46,492 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 46,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,922 miles

Both front tyres, inner edges wearing

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 34,007 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 34,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Some braking components obscured. (front inner pads unable to see)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,483 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 OMD is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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