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AC08 SHX

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,709 mi
Last recorded151,709 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 151,709 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 141,648 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 123,084 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 123,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 105,068 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 91,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 91,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 80,762 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 76,112 miles

Nearside Front wheel slightly buckled on inner rim.

Power steering heavy on idle

Pass 6 Apr 2017 67,705 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 67,705 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 60,347 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads becoming low

Front wipers poor/smeary

Pass 8 Apr 2015 53,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

child seats fitted offside and nearside rear

emissions to clean for diesel smoke meter

Fail 8 Apr 2015 53,516 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

child seats fitted offside and nearside rear

emissions to clean for diesel smoke meter

Pass 9 Apr 2014 45,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Minor uneven wear inner edge of both front tyres

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 8 Apr 2014 45,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Minor uneven wear inner edge of both front tyres

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,767 miles

Both rear tyres worn low

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Outer face of nearside front brake disc scored

Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,952 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2011 21,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 21,986 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 SHX 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 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SHX, 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 SHX registered?

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

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