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AG08 OJU

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

169,355 mi
Last recorded169,355 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 OJU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 169,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 165,168 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 165,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 159,835 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 155,832 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 151,394 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 147,141 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 147,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 140,479 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 138,164 miles

both rear tyres worn on the inside edges

front & rear tyes diferent sizes

Pass 22 Jun 2017 122,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 40% (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 30% (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 40% (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 30% (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 122,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 40% (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 30% (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 40% (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 30% (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 99,667 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 82,283 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 76,523 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 70,880 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 70,880 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 65,316 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 61,696 miles

slight play in near side sterring rack drum stick

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 OJU is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc 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 AG08 OJU, 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 AG08 OJU registered?

AG08 OJU is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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