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AG08 OEF

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,085 mi
Last recorded103,085 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 OEF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 103,085 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive from screenwash bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 103,085 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive from screenwash bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 100,376 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 100,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 97,411 miles

exuste brackets corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2024 97,411 miles

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

exuste brackets corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2023 94,897 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber outing casing corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber outing casing corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Mar 2022 92,524 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 28 Feb 2022 92,514 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 6 Feb 2021 89,073 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 86,744 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 77,712 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 67,848 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 60,147 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 51,363 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 42,832 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 42,832 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Mar 2013 30,320 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,641 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,833 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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AG08 OEF is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AG08 OEF, 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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AG08 OEF is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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