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AC08 SGY

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

193,840 mi
Last recorded193,840 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 193,840 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 189,488 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 189,479 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 184,734 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 180,880 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 174,770 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 169,626 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 163,926 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 153,995 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 144,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 134,402 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 126,333 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 117,467 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 106,697 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner thread stepped

Pass 15 Oct 2012 95,988 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 84,184 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 59,374 miles

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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 SGY is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SGY, 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 SGY registered?

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

Is AC08 SGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 SGY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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