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B7 AFD

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,479 mi
Last recorded97,479 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 AFD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 97,479 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 94,923 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 94,923 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 92,294 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 91,935 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 91,789 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 90,267 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 89,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush has slight play. Not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone bush has slight play. Not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 87,771 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 86,025 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 86,025 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 83,833 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 81,654 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 79,399 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 76,828 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 74,676 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 74,676 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 72,537 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 70,969 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers slightly smearing screen

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,610 miles

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

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

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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B7 AFD is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B7 AFD, 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 B7 AFD registered?

B7 AFD is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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