2008 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · AB08 VLE
2008 Volvo V70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 29 May 2008. Recorded mileage 203,509 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,509 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AB08 VLE Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2026
- 203,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AB08 VLE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo V70 (AB08 VLE) between January 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
AB08 VLE Mileage History
- 20/01/201111,968 mi
- 20/01/201230,290 mi+18,322 mi
- 14/01/201359,588 mi+29,298 mi
- 07/02/201487,041 mi+27,453 mi
- 08/01/2015110,290 mi+23,249 mi
- 09/01/2015110,290 mi
- 11/01/2016141,036 mi+30,746 mi
- 11/01/2017145,659 mi+4,623 mi
- 19/01/2018151,927 mi+6,268 mi
- 18/04/2019160,181 mi+8,254 mi
- 07/10/2020172,373 mi+12,192 mi
- 01/11/2021178,132 mi+5,759 mi
- 01/11/2021178,132 mi
- 13/10/2022183,418 mi+5,286 mi
- 06/10/2023189,387 mi+5,969 mi
- 10/10/2024194,089 mi+4,702 mi
- 28/10/2025198,811 mi+4,722 mi
- 17/10/2026203,509 mi+4,698 mi
Average of roughly 12,170 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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