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AV08 DXP

2008 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

203,369 mi
Last recorded203,369 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 DXP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 203,369 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 196,196 miles

Nearside Dipped beam light output reduced

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 196,000 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Dipped beam light output reduced

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 176,706 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 165,359 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 6 Jan 2022 155,249 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 147,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 140,009 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 130,027 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 119,214 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 105,869 miles

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 7 Mar 2016 98,961 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 98,960 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 88,783 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 76,530 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 65,897 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,728 miles

Both rear tyres wearing un-evenly on inside shoulders

Rear brake disc's worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 55,728 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Both rear tyres wearing un-evenly on inside shoulders

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

Rear brake disc's worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 42,031 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear number plate cracked

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 DXP is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AV08 DXP, 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 AV08 DXP registered?

AV08 DXP is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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