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AC08 SKE

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,040 mi
Last recorded166,040 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 166,040 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 166,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 153,063 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 141,813 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 125,446 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 May 2019 125,440 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 108,933 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 108,257 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 91,541 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 81,054 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres balding on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2015 63,670 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 62,066 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 51,870 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 36,205 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 36,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2011 17,483 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 SKE is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SKE, 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 SKE registered?

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

Is AC08 SKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 SKE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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