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AM08 EYU

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

224,908 mi
Last recorded224,908 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 224,908 miles

FRONT PADS AND DISKS WORN

Pass 3 Jun 2020 211,368 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 218,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front inner edge worn to sidewall rubber

Pass 26 Jun 2019 211,762 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 201,214 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 190,783 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front headlamp washer cover broken/missing

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges and perished

Rear Both road springs corroded

Rear Both tyres feathering on edges

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 May 2017 190,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Both tyres wearing on edges and both sides perished

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front arch-lining slightly fouling road spring

Offside Front headlamp washer cover broken/missing

Rear Both road springs corroded

Rear Both tyres feathering on edges

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 178,814 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 163,478 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 163,478 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 147,680 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 147,680 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 127,474 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 105,439 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 79,677 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 79,677 miles

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

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 EYU is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EYU, 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 EYU registered?

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

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