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7 HWP

2008 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

169,848 mi
Last recorded169,848 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 HWP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 169,848 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 159,832 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 148,505 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 136,106 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 125,365 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 116,502 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 111,694 miles

Nearside Rear Lower bumper reflector damaged

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 111,694 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower bumper reflector damaged

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 99,563 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 90,195 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 77,948 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 64,739 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 51,777 miles

front wipers

Fail 28 Nov 2013 44,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 44,065 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 37,254 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 29,501 miles

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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7 HWP is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 7 HWP, 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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What year was 7 HWP registered?

7 HWP is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is 7 HWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 HWP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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