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A4 WHY

2008 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,500 mi
Last recorded141,500 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 WHY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 141,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 138,661 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 124,669 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 120,845 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 113,853 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 108,293 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 93,413 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre swopped with spare which is worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 93,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 81,588 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 72,539 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 64,847 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 59,484 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 53,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 47,317 miles

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 9 Mar 2013 47,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2012 39,646 miles

all four discs lipped

Pass 19 Mar 2011 27,647 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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A4 WHY is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc 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 A4 WHY, 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 A4 WHY registered?

A4 WHY is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is A4 WHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 WHY 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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