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AO08 TXY

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

198,452 mi
Last recorded198,452 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 TXY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 198,452 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 182,598 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 182,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 182,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 166,453 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2023 149,949 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 133,073 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 117,716 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Both centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 117,716 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Both centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 109,719 miles

Exhaust showing some corrosion.

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Offside Front Marker light not working.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 13 Mar 2020 109,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust showing some corrosion.

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Offside Front Marker light not working.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 18 Feb 2019 99,281 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn inside edges.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted.

Fail 11 Feb 2019 99,277 miles

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

Under trays fitted.

Both rear tyres slightly worn inside edges.

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2018 86,230 miles

Corrosion to rear brake discs.

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 86,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to rear brake discs.

Drivers washer jet deteriorated.

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 74,294 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 69,157 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 56,519 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 41,268 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 41,264 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 31,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Mar 2011 21,246 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 21,246 miles

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

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 TXY is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AO08 TXY, 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 TXY registered?

AO08 TXY is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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