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AV08 DYA

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

166,880 mi
Last recorded166,880 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 DYA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 166,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 158,747 miles

Central Exhaust flange bolts corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2024 147,668 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

central exhaust flange pins heavily corroded.

Fail 26 Jan 2024 147,659 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

central exhaust flange pins heavily corroded.

Pass 5 Dec 2022 144,279 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 140,864 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 140,816 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 140,351 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 138,837 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 138,828 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 135,173 miles

front number plate is in poor condition

front tyres bald on inner edges

nearside front amber side marker light inop

rear brake pads getting low, approx 4mm

slight dent in offside front wheel

Pass 1 Mar 2017 124,189 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 112,247 miles

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges,

center exhaust mount is corroded and broken

nearside front marker light inop

Pass 5 Mar 2015 99,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn on the inside edge

Fail 6 Mar 2014 84,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 84,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 70,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight impact damage to o/s/r alloy rim

Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,350 miles

Both front tyres are down to 3mm,

Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,147 miles

child seats fitted to rear

o/s/f and o/s/r alloy wheels damaged on inner edges

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 DYA is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc 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 DYA, 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 DYA is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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