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AC08 SLV

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,834 mi
Last recorded116,834 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 116,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 102,381 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 98,209 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 98,164 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 91,962 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 86,901 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushs perished

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre beginning to go out of shape on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2017 86,901 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushs perished

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r tyre beginning to go out of shape on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2016 80,289 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 71,304 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 58,890 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 47,615 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 41,790 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 33,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 33,701 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 SLV is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SLV, 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 SLV registered?

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

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