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AO08 UCA

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

223,221 mi
Last recorded223,221 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 UCA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 223,221 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 209,502 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 198,559 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 177,311 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 152,877 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Noise from power steering.

Fail 26 Oct 2016 152,877 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Noise from power steering.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 124,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn smoothe on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 116,583 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 104,072 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 104,072 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 94,437 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 94,437 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 90,118 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2012 90,118 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 79,557 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 UCA is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UCA, 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 UCA registered?

AO08 UCA is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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