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AB08 OED

2008 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

197,504 mi
Last recorded197,504 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 197,504 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 193,024 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 187,505 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 174,655 miles

all tyres perished

rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Jul 2021 166,914 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 160,245 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 152,100 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 145,984 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 145,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 140,106 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 138,669 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 136,552 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 21 May 2014 127,017 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 14 May 2013 117,113 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2012 107,150 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 107,150 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 88,903 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 88,903 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 OED is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OED, 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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AB08 OED is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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