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AG08 OLE

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

183,857 mi
Last recorded183,857 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 183,857 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 178,290 miles

Coil spring corroded x2 rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 172,999 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 167,796 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear frames (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 163,202 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 2x sills, rear chassis and 2x rear upper strut towers. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear frames (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 158,808 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 154,774 miles

slight play 2x inner tie rods.

Pass 23 Jan 2019 147,820 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 140,625 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 134,202 miles

both inner tie rods

Pass 15 Mar 2016 128,885 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 122,485 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 110,172 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 98,145 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 83,422 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 58,893 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 58,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 OLE is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OLE, 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 OLE is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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