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AM08 MZU

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

219,909 mi
Last recorded219,909 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 MZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 219,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 210,923 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 199,387 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 187,924 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 180,410 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 160,957 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 147,015 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 129,435 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 111,911 miles

Front Wipers smearing

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 111,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Wipers smearing

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

Nearside Front Tyre down to 3mm edge worn

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 96,117 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 93,896 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 85,596 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 76,201 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 63,318 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 52,218 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 52,218 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,541 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 MZU is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MZU, 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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AM08 MZU is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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