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AM08 MZD

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,815 mi
Last recorded146,815 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 MZD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 146,815 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 137,717 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 131,576 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 125,254 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 120,059 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 114,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 111,547 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 107,205 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 107,205 miles

Brake performance not tested front brake discs and pads worn below safe limit (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 102,509 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 98,243 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 98,243 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 93,208 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 87,966 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 81,370 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 81,370 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 74,737 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,338 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 MZD is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MZD, 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 MZD registered?

AM08 MZD is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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