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AC08 TFJ

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

161,429 mi
Last recorded161,429 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 TFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 161,429 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 155,135 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 147,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 147,718 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 141,148 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 134,084 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 125,654 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 115,259 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))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 101,721 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 101,721 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 98,514 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 92,951 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

middle to rear exhaust braket broken

Pass 8 Sep 2015 86,038 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

nearside rear tyre perished

outer edge of nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 24 Apr 2014 79,309 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 66,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 May 2012 51,848 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 51,848 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in o/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 May 2011 38,466 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 38,466 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

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 TFJ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TFJ, 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 TFJ registered?

AC08 TFJ is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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