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AC08 SFJ

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,792 mi
Last recorded99,792 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 99,792 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 95,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 91,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2023 87,570 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 82,546 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking only. Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 82,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged Both (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking only. Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 78,016 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 75,330 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 69,972 miles

rear tyres getting low and slightly lumpy tread on inside edges not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 30 Mar 2019 69,969 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres getting low and slightly lumpy tread on inside edges not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 18 Apr 2018 66,547 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 61,675 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 55,341 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 55,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 50,783 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,579 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 45,579 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 39,716 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,723 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 24,247 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 SFJ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SFJ, 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 SFJ registered?

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

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