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AB08 HZR

2008 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,713 mi
Last recorded134,713 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 HZR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 134,713 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 126,637 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 117,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 117,808 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 107,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 107,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 98,928 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 98,187 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 96,297 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 94,616 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 84,023 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 74,930 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 66,413 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 66,413 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 58,558 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 48,347 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 48,347 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 40,458 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 32,144 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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 HZR is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HZR, 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 HZR registered?

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

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