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AM08 AYE

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

169,206 mi
Last recorded169,206 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 AYE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 169,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 156,267 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 135,212 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 118,756 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 118,755 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 107,423 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 96,637 miles

offside door mirror damaged.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 82,650 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 67,586 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 55,356 miles

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

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

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

offside door mirror casing damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2011 40,593 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres 2mm

emissions to clean

o/s/f wing mirror cover damaged

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 AYE is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AYE, 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 AYE registered?

AM08 AYE is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AM08 AYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 AYE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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