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AC08 OMU

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,420 mi
Last recorded87,420 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 87,420 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 86,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded slightly and slight condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 85,406 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s headlamp has internal condensation not effecting beam pattern

power steering slightly under powered

Fail 1 Nov 2023 85,406 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s headlamp has internal condensation not effecting beam pattern

power steering slightly under powered

Pass 15 Sep 2022 83,612 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 81,611 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 81,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 79,805 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 77,876 miles

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

Offside Front Inner scratch on windscreen

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 74,918 miles

Offside Front Inner scratch on windscreen

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 72,178 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 72,036 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 69,476 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 69,476 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 66,024 miles

Nearside Front surface cracks on tyre

Offside Front surface cracks on tyre

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2014 62,898 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 59,481 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 56,148 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 52,507 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 OMU is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OMU, 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 OMU registered?

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

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