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AV08 OAU

2008 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

139,455 mi
Last recorded139,455 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 OAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 139,455 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 136,049 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 136,049 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner sidewall showing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 132,608 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 132,608 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 128,325 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 123,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 123,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 114,749 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 114,749 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 109,462 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 109,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 103,061 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 103,061 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 95,425 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 90,297 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 90,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 80,539 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 70,435 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 65,751 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 59,396 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 59,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 49,766 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,128 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 33,558 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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AV08 OAU is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OAU, 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 OAU is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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