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AA08 LHE

2008 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,545 mi
Last recorded169,545 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 LHE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 169,545 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 163,274 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 163,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 158,803 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 153,923 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 142,941 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 141,583 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 135,659 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 122,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

nearside inner drive shaft gator deteriating

Pass 5 Jul 2017 107,217 miles

rear brake discs heavily worn

rear suspension trailing arm bushes worn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads getting low and discs are in poor condition

offside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2016 98,772 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 98,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 93,096 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 83,749 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 62,160 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 46,242 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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AA08 LHE is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc 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 AA08 LHE, 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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AA08 LHE is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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