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AD08 CEA

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,165 mi
Last recorded115,165 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 CEA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 115,165 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 115,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 114,277 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 113,288 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 112,210 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 110,850 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 109,476 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 108,430 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 108,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2019 106,633 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 105,105 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 101,493 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 101,493 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 96,701 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 94,039 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 89,734 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 82,662 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 82,662 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 72,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2011 59,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AD08 CEA is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD08 CEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD08 CEA registered?

AD08 CEA is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is AD08 CEA safe to buy?

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