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AC08 OMO

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,296 mi
Last recorded180,296 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 180,296 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 167,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 153,098 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 153,098 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 144,211 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 134,981 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 134,981 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 125,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Windscreen wipers not assessed due to no washer fluid

Fail 27 Mar 2019 125,187 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Windscreen wipers not assessed due to no washer fluid

Pass 14 Mar 2018 116,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 116,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 108,892 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 108,831 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 99,694 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 99,694 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 89,279 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 89,279 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 78,911 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 78,911 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,559 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 49,263 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,684 miles

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

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 OMO is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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