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AU08 LWR

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,777 mi
Last recorded156,777 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 LWR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 156,777 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside of tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 152,872 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front drop link joints have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres wearing on insides of tread areas. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 152,872 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front drop link arm joints worn excessively. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres wearing on insides of tread areas. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 148,750 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 143,408 miles

Central exhaust clamps corroded.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 138,142 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S & N/S front tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 132,813 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 127,571 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 116,160 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 111,938 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 107,760 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 23 Feb 2016 104,193 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 91,500 miles

N\S REAR TYRE MIS SHAPED

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2014 75,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 75,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 59,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 45,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot loaded full inspection not possible

signs of diesel around fuel filter

Pass 5 Mar 2011 37,372 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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AU08 LWR is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AU08 LWR, 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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AU08 LWR is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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