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AV08 VFC

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,591 mi
Last recorded91,591 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 VFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 91,591 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 81,454 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 81,430 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 74,462 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 66,073 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tread (225/50/70) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 60,752 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 58,411 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 55,169 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 55,169 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 51,707 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 48,035 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 44,424 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,305 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 35,224 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 30,661 miles

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

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 1 May 2012 25,709 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 20,355 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 VFC is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VFC, 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 VFC registered?

AV08 VFC is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AV08 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 VFC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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