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A3 RCT

2008 Volvo XC70

Black Petrol 3192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

55,253 mi
Last recorded55,253 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 RCT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,192cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 55,253 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 55,250 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 53,654 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 53,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 51,809 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 50,233 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 48,670 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 47,216 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 46,524 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 43,847 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 43,847 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 41,256 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 39,117 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 36,856 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 28,114 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 22,309 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 Mar 2012 15,710 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 12,206 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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A3 RCT is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 3,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A3 RCT, 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 A3 RCT registered?

A3 RCT is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is A3 RCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 RCT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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