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AY08 WBW

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

250,174 mi
Last recorded250,174 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 WBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 250,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Apr 2018 248,002 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement also leaking oil (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Front of engine ()

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 248,002 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement also leaking oil (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Front of engine ()

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

engine warning light on

Pass 11 Apr 2017 228,325 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 204,291 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 174,467 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 174,467 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 142,669 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Apr 2013 115,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inside edge

rear tyres stepping on inside edge

Pass 12 Apr 2012 88,224 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 87,419 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 65,952 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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AY08 WBW is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY08 WBW, 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 AY08 WBW registered?

AY08 WBW is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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