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AV08 BJE

2008 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

219,216 mi
Last recorded219,216 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 BJE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 219,216 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 219,216 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 212,424 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 212,424 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 205,613 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 198,259 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Washer Jet Not Working

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 192,899 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Both middle exhaust brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin + discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside washer jet not working

Fail 11 Jan 2022 192,898 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure both brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 187,740 miles

Nearside wiper smearing

Offside Front tyre low inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2020 184,856 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 21 Jan 2020 184,856 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad very thin, disc signs of excessive heat (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 2 Jan 2019 176,383 miles

Front Brake pads low

Radiator support/X member showing signs of corrosion,but not likely to become detached.

Pass 26 Jan 2018 168,954 miles

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 25 Jan 2018 168,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front inner tread (4.1.E.1)

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 25 Jan 2017 162,096 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 162,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb possibly incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 153,984 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 153,984 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 145,645 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 145,645 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 138,271 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 138,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 132,630 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 128,798 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 128,798 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 114,582 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Feb 2011 103,234 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front marker light bulb inoperative

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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AV08 BJE is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AV08 BJE, 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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AV08 BJE is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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