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A12 FWM

2008 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,898 mi
Last recorded134,898 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 FWM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 134,898 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 127,871 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 122,344 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 114,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 106,212 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 103,357 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 103,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 100,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 100,101 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 93,064 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 82,202 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 70,998 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 63,272 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 57,739 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 50,919 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2013 44,005 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 36,656 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 28,800 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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A12 FWM is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A12 FWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 FWM registered?

A12 FWM is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is A12 FWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 FWM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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