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AC08 ZBG

2008 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,275 mi
Last recorded127,275 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 ZBG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 127,275 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 118,334 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 108,305 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 96,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 87,115 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

top & bottom covers restricting view

Fail 31 May 2022 87,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

top & bottom covers restricting view

Pass 27 May 2021 85,196 miles

Nearside Front screen wash low

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes

no smoke diesel test passed

service light on dash

Pass 9 Jun 2020 84,760 miles

Nearside Front screen wash low

Offside Front cv boot

both rear trailing arm bushes

powered steering pump weak on idle

Fail 9 Jun 2020 84,760 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front cv boot

both rear trailing arm bushes

powered steering pump weak on idle

Pass 26 Mar 2019 82,944 miles

Nearside Front wash jet aim low

Pass 15 Mar 2018 80,853 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 80,853 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 78,933 miles

Front cracking in tread area also showing early signs of wearing on edges

engine management light displayed on dash

Fail 16 Mar 2017 78,933 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front cracking in tread area also showing early signs of wearing on edges

engine management light displayed on dash

Pass 15 Mar 2016 75,490 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 70,992 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 70,992 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 63,720 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 55,232 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 42,708 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 ZBG is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZBG, 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 ZBG registered?

AC08 ZBG is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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