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AC08 SFO

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,592 mi
Last recorded116,592 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 116,592 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 116,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 107,756 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 107,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17/98W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 99,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 99,768 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended dog belt stuck in it (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 91,284 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 87,856 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 84,470 miles

centre/rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 5 Mar 2020 81,779 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre scolloped on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 81,779 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre scolloped on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 74,013 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 68,636 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 62,577 miles

corrosion exhaust brackets rusty

front and rear brake discs worn

front tyres 2mm

rear tyres 3mm

small stone chips in windsreen

Pass 9 Mar 2016 57,709 miles

corrosion exhaust brackets rusty

front and rear brake discs worn

o/s door mirror indicator lens cracked

small stone chips in windsreen

Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,144 miles

corrosion exhaust o/s door mirror indicator lens cracked small stone chips in windsreen front and rear brake discs ridged

Pass 6 Mar 2014 46,761 miles

small stone chips in windsreen front and rear brake discs worn surface corrosion exhaust o/s/f n/s/f tyres 3mm worn slightly on inner edges o/s door mirror flasher lens cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2013 42,978 miles

front and rear brake discs ridged small stone chips in windsreen surface corrosion exhaust

Pass 26 Mar 2012 37,299 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,964 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 SFO 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 SFO, 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 SFO registered?

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

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