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CF08 FAA

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

169,269 mi
Last recorded169,269 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 FAA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 169,269 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 160,392 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 160,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 145,777 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 145,777 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2020 137,836 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 124,347 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 109,751 miles

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

o/s front steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 22 Mar 2017 109,747 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s front steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2016 95,612 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 95,612 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,872 miles

N/S/R tyre valve perrishing

O/S/R tyre worn/uneven tred wear on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2015 85,872 miles

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

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

N/S/R tyre valve perrishing

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

O/S/R tyre worn/uneven tred wear on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2014 70,269 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 70,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 47,084 miles

minor play at rear drop links [found on shaker plate]

Pass 4 Apr 2012 20,481 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2012 20,479 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2011 14,124 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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CF08 FAA is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 CF08 FAA, 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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CF08 FAA is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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