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5 PHW

2008 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,728 mi
Last recorded163,728 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 PHW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 163,728 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 162,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 158,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 150,809 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 147,463 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 139,088 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 134,475 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 125,403 miles

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 119,271 miles

exhaust corroding in places

Pass 4 Jan 2017 112,423 miles

loose bear wiring around off side of engine ( front and rear )

off side front outer position lamp not working ( orange bulb )

Pass 11 Dec 2015 107,077 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 102,989 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 102,984 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 94,817 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 76,701 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 76,701 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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5 PHW is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 100,062 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5 PHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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5 PHW is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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