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OP04 AAA

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,210 mi
Last recorded149,210 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOP04 AAA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 149,210 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 149,210 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 147,669 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2021 147,669 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 141,933 miles

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

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

Rear heat shield corrodded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 132,964 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 132,963 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 124,447 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 112,297 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 112,297 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 98,218 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 84,808 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 67,382 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 53,431 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 53,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

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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OP04 AAA 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 66.7%.

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 OP04 AAA, 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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OP04 AAA is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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