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AD08 CFA

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

202,690 mi
Last recorded202,690 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2018 202,690 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 189,297 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 189,297 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 170,639 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 150,663 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 150,663 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 131,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 131,724 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 115,326 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 115,326 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 98,253 miles

Rear tyres showing signs of uneven wear inner edges...advise 4 way wheel alignment

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 98,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear tyres showing signs of uneven wear inner edges...advise 4 way wheel alignment

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 81,591 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 62,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 62,207 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 CFA is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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