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AA08 LHT

2008 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,690 mi
Last recorded168,690 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 LHT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 168,690 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jun 2025 163,994 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jun 2024 159,721 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jun 2023 154,026 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 149,509 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 145,301 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 135,131 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 135,070 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside worn and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside camber arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 123,373 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))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 123,373 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))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 111,855 miles

scratches on windscreen

Fail 26 Mar 2018 111,855 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

scratches on windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2017 99,642 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 81,032 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 81,032 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 64,327 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,640 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Apr 2013 45,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 39,887 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 34,167 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 LHT is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LHT, 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 AA08 LHT registered?

AA08 LHT is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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