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AC08 SCX

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,295 mi
Last recorded166,295 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 166,295 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective center exhaust mount corroded & missing but exhaust adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads becoming low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split to edge of boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 162,016 miles

Front slight weep from power steering return hose from power steering rack

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens opaque and discolouring (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished but not yet split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens opaque and discolouring (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished but not yet split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front lower radiator support panel corroded.

Pass 18 Dec 2023 157,044 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged & low in tread on edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front radiator lower support panel corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2023 151,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

lower radiator hose externally contaminated in oil degrading the rubber

radiator lower retainer corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 145,269 miles

Front radiator cross member corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 139,228 miles

Front lower radiator support corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 135,398 miles

Front radiator lower support corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2019 128,346 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear fuel filler neck deteriorated

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

power steering drive belt slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2018 121,528 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Jan 2018 121,528 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2017 114,414 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 114,414 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 106,731 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 98,256 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 90,804 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 73,539 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 56,390 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 35,466 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres blocking

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 SCX is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SCX, 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 SCX registered?

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

Is AC08 SCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 SCX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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