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AG08 VCM

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

223,132 mi
Last recorded223,132 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 223,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 11 Mar 2020 223,088 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 13 Mar 2019 210,991 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 13 Mar 2019 210,991 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 18 Feb 2019 210,398 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 198,545 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 180,082 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 165,533 miles

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 27 Nov 2013 257,855 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 222,604 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 170,161 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 120,785 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 VCM is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCM, 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 VCM is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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