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AB08 OFL

2008 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,661 mi
Last recorded178,661 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OFL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 178,661 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2024 174,259 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2023 159,944 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 159,944 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 151,680 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2021 150,087 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 May 2021 150,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jun 2020 147,580 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 140,549 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 125,220 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under-tray fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 5 Jun 2017 102,628 miles

BOTH front brake discs starting to corrode.

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 102,628 miles

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

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

BOTH front brake discs starting to corrode.

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 93,807 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 86,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 75,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 62,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smear

Pass 19 Jun 2012 53,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2012 49,727 miles

engine management light on, will be a failure item soon

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 OFL is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Gold 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 OFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 OFL registered?

AB08 OFL is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is AB08 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 OFL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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