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AM08 NWE

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

200,384 mi
Last recorded200,384 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 NWE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 200,384 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake and suspension components corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 194,037 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 186,099 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 153,599 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 135,241 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 130,898 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 122,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 122,123 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 103,248 miles

shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

very slight judder under breaking (suspect brake disc slightly distorted)

Pass 26 Nov 2018 103,248 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

very slight judder under braking (suspect brake disc slightly distorted)

Fail 26 Nov 2018 103,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer side wall deep cut to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

very slight judder under braking (suspect brake disc slightly distorted)

Pass 29 Nov 2017 87,173 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 87,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 80,392 miles

Front brake pads worn on 1.5 mm limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 5 Aug 2015 71,357 miles

front tyre treads wearing low/outer walls scuffed-advise renewal.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 62,495 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 53,069 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 53,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2012 42,217 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged but not exposing cord/ply

Pass 8 Feb 2012 38,018 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,093 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 NWE is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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