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AO08 DFP

2008 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,363 mi
Last recorded106,363 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 DFP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 106,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

advised sill cover engine cover fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2026 106,363 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

advised sill cover engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2025 96,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

advised rear spring rusty

advised rear suspension rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2024 83,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advised engine sill cover fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2024 83,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advised engine sill cover fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2023 72,680 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays, sill cover and engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2022 66,668 miles

advised small exhaust blow rear section

Pass 10 Aug 2021 59,238 miles

advised engine cover fitted

advised front pads getting low

advised sill cover fitted

advised slight exhaust blow

Fail 9 Aug 2021 59,238 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

advised engine cover fitted

advised sill cover fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2020 51,043 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 46,434 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 38,404 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted at time of test

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2017 30,775 miles

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

unable to assess front inner pads for mot purposes

Pass 28 Jul 2016 26,534 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 21,360 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 14,886 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 9,248 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 9,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 8,949 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 7,062 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 5,378 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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AO08 DFP is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol 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 AO08 DFP, 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 AO08 DFP registered?

AO08 DFP is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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