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PE08 AUO

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

102,436 mi
Last recorded102,436 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 AUO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 102,436 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 91,383 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 82,697 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 81,004 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 78,571 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 75,320 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 73,607 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 71,741 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 70,241 miles

cuts to outer wall on o/s/f tyre but not to cords

exhaust mounting above rear axle corroded/broken away but exhaust still secure

Pass 20 Feb 2017 68,116 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 64,309 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,742 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 50,991 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 50,991 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 43,174 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 36,321 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 27,752 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel has damaged inner bead rim (but not causing tyre to distort at time of test)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

some small chips in front windscreen

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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PE08 AUO is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PE08 AUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE08 AUO registered?

PE08 AUO is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is PE08 AUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE08 AUO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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