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AO08 TOH

2008 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

240,986 mi
Last recorded240,986 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 TOH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 240,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sills corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 240,985 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sills corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 234,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp washer inoperative.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on lower arm has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has several cuts but no cords visible at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 234,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp washer inoperative.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on lower arm has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has several cuts but no cords visible at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 227,364 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mount missing near front of rear sub frame (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front head lamp washer no fluid

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cvj boot perished and slightly cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly worn and lipped on the edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper shock mounting points slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres are worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 221,288 miles

Nearside Headlight cleaning device inop

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 221,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both gaiters split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlight cleaning device inop

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 215,695 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 205,251 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 195,624 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 184,006 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 183,789 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 173,580 miles

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

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

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

P.A.S System very noisy but functions as normal no leaks found.

Rear One exhaust support broken/ missing but the system is still adequately supported.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 164,018 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 154,372 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 146,776 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 138,032 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 110,135 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 80,850 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 54,296 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 TOH is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TOH, 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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AO08 TOH is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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