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165,065 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear exhaust mounting broken off
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/tread less inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre has signs of under inflation/overheating damage,inner sidewall
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/f amber side marker lamp inop
rear tyres worn inner edges/low
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/f amber side marker lamp inop
rear tyres worn inner edges/low
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front tyres wearing inner edges
front tyres wearing inner edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wipers smearing
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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AC08 ZBU is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 ZBU, 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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AC08 ZBU is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 May 2008.
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