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AM08 MZP

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

246,032 mi
Last recorded246,032 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 MZP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 246,032 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 234,413 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 211,114 miles

exhaust hangers broken, rear

Pass 20 May 2022 188,246 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 188,246 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2021 181,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer Edges Wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2021 181,554 miles

Front Lower Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Damage In Swept Area Crack More Than 40mm (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer Edges Wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2020 167,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2020 167,619 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 151,380 miles

all brake pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Apr 2018 132,784 miles

nearside front inner tyre tread worn

Fail 18 Apr 2018 132,784 miles

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

nearside front inner tyre tread worn

Pass 21 Mar 2017 111,440 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 111,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 88,787 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 88,787 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 69,745 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2014 50,654 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 40,487 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 32,503 miles

both rear tyres age cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2011 25,314 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 MZP is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc 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 MZP, 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 MZP registered?

AM08 MZP is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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