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AM08 EYR

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,061 mi
Last recorded173,061 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 173,061 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2023 167,593 miles

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

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

black paint coating on some components under vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2022 164,492 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 164,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 160,828 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 160,828 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 155,150 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 155,088 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 151,364 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 146,502 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 142,965 miles

exhaust corroded

rear trailing arm bushes in a worn condition no play at time of test

Pass 18 Apr 2017 137,992 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 130,748 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Apr 2015 113,772 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front marker lamps not working

Fail 7 Apr 2015 113,772 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front marker lamps not working

Pass 7 Apr 2014 98,287 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 98,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 91,923 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 80,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing the windscreen

Pass 2 Mar 2012 80,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing the windscreen

Pass 2 Mar 2011 66,237 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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AM08 EYR is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AM08 EYR, 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 EYR registered?

AM08 EYR is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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