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AG08 OLU

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

181,623 mi
Last recorded181,623 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2026 181,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam image incorrect, and kickup is on the wrong side(LHD) (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam image incorrect, and kickup is on the wrong side(LHD) (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no longer reflective. (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front foglamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 179,706 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 1 Aug 2025 179,706 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 18 Jul 2024 170,061 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured flashing white slightly (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

rear heatshield insecure above back box

various underbody components corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2024 170,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured flashing white slightly (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

rear heatshield insecure above back box

various underbody components corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2023 162,988 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

exhaust/dpf flange badly corroded

various underbody components corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2023 162,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine severe oil leak, under tray, o/s/f suspension arm and front subframe saturated/covered with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner surface heavily corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

exhaust system heavily corroded on the joining flange near the DPF

Pass 11 Jul 2022 154,522 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

various under body components corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2021 147,903 miles

Offside Rear tyre under inflated (blown up)

signs of slight oil leak at o/s/f

Fail 9 Aug 2021 147,901 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre under inflated (blown up)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

signs of slight oil leak at o/s/f

Pass 9 Jul 2020 141,330 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 141,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 133,318 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 133,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 118,697 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 118,697 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working Side repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 19 Jun 2017 111,822 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 105,638 miles

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

Rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 23 Apr 2015 95,780 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 95,788 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 82,825 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 79,585 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)

Fail 3 May 2013 63,058 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 63,058 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,327 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,017 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 OLU is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OLU, 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 OLU is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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