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AX08 FUG

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,142 mi
Last recorded179,142 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 FUG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 179,142 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 165,251 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 157,583 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 143,780 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 143,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 136,659 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 136,659 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 126,161 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2017 126,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 107,918 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 104,541 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 91,902 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 83,265 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 80,867 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 63,478 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is starting to wear on the outer edge

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

Offside front tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

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 FUG is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX08 FUG, 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 AX08 FUG registered?

AX08 FUG is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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