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AF08 ZLA

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

214,843 mi
Last recorded214,843 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 ZLA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 214,843 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 210,360 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 210,360 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 206,018 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 199,477 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 188,455 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

wear in steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2020 180,680 miles

tightness in steering in dead ahead position

Pass 19 Jun 2019 163,239 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 163,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 130,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 114,966 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 101,959 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 87,091 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2013 70,532 miles

front tyres on 3mm

Pass 2 Jul 2012 53,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 53,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 40,651 miles

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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AF08 ZLA is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AF08 ZLA, 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 AF08 ZLA registered?

AF08 ZLA is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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