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AM08 NZW

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,861 mi
Last recorded149,861 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 149,861 miles

accident damage too outside of vehicle

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2026 149,860 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

accident damage too outside of vehicle

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2025 147,035 miles

Nearside Rear door has impact damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating around mounting bolts (0.1 (b))

eml lamp illuminated

Fail 11 Mar 2025 147,005 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure *** 2 exhaust hangers rusted away leaving exhaust unsupported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users wind screen washer tank leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear door has impact damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating around mounting bolts (0.1 (b))

eml lamp illuminated

Pass 14 Mar 2024 145,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tire worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

middle and rear metal exhaust clamp broken

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2024 145,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tire cut too cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tire worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

middle and rear metal exhaust clamp broken

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2024 144,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tire cut too cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing wing mirror glass missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working indicator in wing mirror not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective center exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire worn heavily on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tire perished and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

accident damage to nearside rear door

under side of vehicle corroded rear

Pass 12 Jan 2023 142,329 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective 2 center exhaust mounts broken. exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective 2 center exhaust mounts broken. exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 138,918 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 138,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 136,554 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 133,059 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger above rear axle adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 125,369 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 125,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 112,580 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 29 Nov 2016 100,377 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 100,377 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Central exhaust bracket broken

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 83,508 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge near cords

slight play n/s/f bottom suspension pivot

Fail 30 Oct 2015 83,508 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge near cords

slight play n/s/f bottom suspension pivot

Pass 6 Nov 2014 71,583 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 71,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 61,930 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)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 61,925 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 50,859 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 33,429 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 NZW is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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