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AD08 SYT

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

154,900 mi
Last recorded154,900 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 SYT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 154,900 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 154,900 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 148,599 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 148,589 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is close to exposing ply (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 132,528 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 116,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 98,261 miles

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2020 78,988 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 73,289 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 10 Mar 2020 73,287 miles

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

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 60,627 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 56,631 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 55,789 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2016 54,436 miles

Nearside Rear suspension / track control arm bush slightly deteriated

Pass 4 Jan 2016 52,913 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 51,308 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 48,973 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 39,808 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 33,110 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,348 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)

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

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 SYT is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SYT, 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 SYT registered?

AD08 SYT is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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