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AC08 SKO

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,313 mi
Last recorded71,313 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 71,313 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 71,152 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 66,356 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 63,271 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 62,731 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2022 61,596 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 60,004 miles

Under-tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2021 60,004 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under-tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2020 58,711 miles

n/s/r vertical link has some movement

Pass 26 Mar 2019 57,427 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

front brake pads looking low

n/s/r vertical link has movement

Pass 26 Mar 2018 56,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link play very close to limit (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 51,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 47,429 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 43,642 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 38,121 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 32,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 32,376 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,873 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,103 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 SKO is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SKO, 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 SKO registered?

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

Is AC08 SKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 SKO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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