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AX08 DFZ

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

252,964 mi
Last recorded252,964 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 DFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 252,964 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced bothisde front lens tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated outer c.v gaiter leak grease (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb could be wrongly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components also bothside rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bothside front engine lower rubber support mounting braking significant amount of play, should replace

Pass 14 Mar 2025 246,906 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside rea badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective metal support mounting broken can be welded. (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside rear inner sills and chassis rails. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front forward bushes badly cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 246,900 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective bothside front. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect bothside front. (5.3.2 (d))

Coil spring corroded bothside rea badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective metal support mounting broken can be welded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside rear inner sills and chassis rails. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front forward bushes badly cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 240,139 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil seeping , should replace. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and seeping oil marginal pass. (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal support mounting broken can be welded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside rear inner sills and chassi rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside front inner shoulders badly worn ,marginal pass, replace a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (e))

bothside rear trailing arm bush badly worn and significant amount of play, marginal pass, should replace.

Fail 11 Mar 2024 240,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated outer c.v gaiter broken. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pump buzzing. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil seeping , should replace. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and seeping oil marginal pass. (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal support mounting broken can be welded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside rear inner sills and chassi rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside front inner shoulders badly worn ,marginal pass, replace a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (e))

bothside rear trailing arm bush badly worn and significant amount of play, marginal pass, should replace.

Pass 10 Mar 2023 233,491 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive needs attention, needs investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel possibly from o.s.f inner tie rod /rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder badly worn , should replace (needs attention) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective near exhaust box clamp broken needs welding , but exhaust system is secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear trailing arm bush badly worn , should replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both side rear inner sill area corroded, and o.s.f inner sill area corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 221,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 221,296 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))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 210,520 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and Offside rear tyres wear on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 202,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth at both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 202,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth at both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 188,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 168,181 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 13 Mar 2018 168,181 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2017 161,491 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 147,280 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 147,279 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 120,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 97,457 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 83,172 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

near side and off side front tyres are worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2012 70,059 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 69,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 52,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf brake disc scored

Fail 25 Jun 2011 52,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf brake disc scored

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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AX08 DFZ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AX08 DFZ, 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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AX08 DFZ is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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