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AG57 GAU

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

241,643 mi
Last recorded241,643 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG57 GAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 241,643 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 236,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on outer edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge 4.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 3.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 236,058 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on outer edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge 4.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 3.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 230,990 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 225,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 221,286 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 218,891 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 218,889 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush,trims fitted unable to test movement with bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush,trims fitted unable to test movement with bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 215,945 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 213,903 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 212,144 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SCRUBBED ON INSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 209,396 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 208,125 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 208,125 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 208,125 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 203,622 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 179,691 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 152,268 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 121,441 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 121,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 93,729 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AG57 GAU is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AG57 GAU, 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 AG57 GAU registered?

AG57 GAU is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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