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AM08 AXP

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,008 mi
Last recorded166,008 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 AXP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 166,008 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 162,085 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 156,154 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 156,151 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 148,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 144,040 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 139,412 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 134,898 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 134,722 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken, but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

engine management light on

Fail 29 Nov 2018 134,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken, but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Feb 2018 124,913 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 113,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mounting broken, but exhaust still supported.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 100,300 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 86,830 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 71,901 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 58,733 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 49,204 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,498 miles

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

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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AM08 AXP is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AM08 AXP, 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 AM08 AXP registered?

AM08 AXP is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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