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AC08 SDO

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

134,196 mi
Last recorded134,196 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 134,196 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 134,196 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 127,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 127,655 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 121,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 117,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 112,308 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 108,022 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 105,104 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 99,823 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres outer edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 94,501 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 89,379 miles

both front tyres wearing on very inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2016 84,000 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim two flat spots beyond service standard (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 79,839 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 70,681 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 60,441 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 51,395 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 30,495 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,444 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 SDO 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 89.5%.

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 SDO, 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 SDO registered?

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

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