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AD08 CEF

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,685 mi
Last recorded102,685 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 102,685 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 102,685 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 97,525 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 84,245 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 84,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 78,260 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 74,404 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 73,767 miles

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticky pad on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 73,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticky pad on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 73,291 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 70,825 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 68,859 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 66,318 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 64,108 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 61,168 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 57,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 55,547 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 49,150 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 49,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 CEF is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel 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 AD08 CEF, 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 AD08 CEF registered?

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

Is AD08 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 CEF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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