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AC08 SBZ

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,314 mi
Last recorded129,314 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 129,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 129,314 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 121,577 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 121,577 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 114,321 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubbers both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted in 2 places 225/50 x 17 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s/f master switch missing door lock release button

rear seats were raised in order to inspect seat belts at time of test

Fail 10 Apr 2024 114,321 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubbers both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted in 2 places 225/50 x 17 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and fluid low (3.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s/f master switch missing door lock release button

rear seats were raised in order to inspect seat belts at time of test

Pass 6 Apr 2023 106,421 miles

knock on n/s/f but unable to determine wear

manufactures outer sills fitted at time of test making inspection difficult

rear seats not in use at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2022 99,998 miles

Central Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear both rear rebound rubbers deteriorating

Fail 13 Apr 2022 99,998 miles

Central Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear rebound rubbers deteriorating

Pass 13 May 2021 93,362 miles

Central Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 50% worn (5.2.3 (e))

rear rebound rubbers starting to deteriorate

rear seats not used at time of test

recommend tyre pressure check

sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Fail 13 May 2021 93,362 miles

Central Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 50% worn (5.2.3 (e))

rear rebound rubbers starting to deteriorate

rear seats not used at time of test

recommend tyre pressure check

sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 14 May 2020 87,690 miles

exhaust flange after cat heavy corrossion

side skirts fitted making inspection difficult

Fail 14 May 2020 87,690 miles

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

exhaust flange after cat heavy corrossion

side skirts fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 9 Apr 2019 80,506 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 73,648 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 65,426 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 55,215 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 46,633 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 41,275 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,205 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 28,102 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 19,596 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 SBZ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SBZ, 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 SBZ registered?

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

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