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AM08 XML

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

199,259 mi
Last recorded199,259 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 199,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective x1 broken system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 188,144 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Sep 2022 188,132 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Metal to metal on inner brake pad (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2021 175,034 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 170,047 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 165,369 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 165,369 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 158,334 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front wing badly coroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 142,279 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 130,177 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 120,133 miles

Centre exhaust system heavily corroded after the dpf

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre low in pressure at time of test 17psi cant find a puncture

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' has 2 stone chips witch have cracked but are less then 10mm on both (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' has multi stone chips in close area (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 120,133 miles

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

Centre exhaust system heavily corroded after the dpf

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre low in pressure at time of test 17psi cant find a puncture

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' has 2 stone chips witch have cracked but are less then 10mm on both (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' has multi stone chips in close area (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 104,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 90,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 77,630 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 62,942 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,087 miles

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

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)

small cut in offside front tyre (inner) sidewall.

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 XML is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 XML, 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 XML is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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