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AA08 LHU

2008 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,931 mi
Last recorded84,931 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 84,931 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 84,410 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight rusting to front brake discs

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 82,779 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 78,905 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 75,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 72,497 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 70,656 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 67,090 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 63,655 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 56,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged PERISHED (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged PERISHED (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 52,722 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 49,340 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 42,465 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 37,182 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 32,525 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 LHU is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LHU, 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 LHU registered?

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

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