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AB08 HZP

2008 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

163,341 mi
Last recorded163,341 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 HZP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 163,341 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 157,006 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 152,774 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 148,624 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 142,693 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 138,245 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 134,480 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 134,258 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 126,826 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 118,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 108,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 98,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 89,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013 78,428 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 78,428 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 53,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,658 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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AB08 HZP is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Black 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 AB08 HZP, 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 AB08 HZP registered?

AB08 HZP is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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The MOT history for AB08 HZP 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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