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AC08 OUM

2008 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,539 mi
Last recorded143,539 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 OUM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 143,539 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both slight play not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Widespread surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 7 Mar 2025 143,529 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts exhaust temperature probe wiring (near exhaust flexy) (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

air filter housing insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2024 140,756 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 137,921 miles

Nearside headlamp washer not working/leaking

Offside windscreen washer poor

Fail 16 Feb 2023 137,921 miles

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

Offside windscreen washer poor

Nearside headlamp washer not working/leaking

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 134,525 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 130,788 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 127,733 miles

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

all tyres around 3mm

Pass 13 Feb 2019 118,892 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 110,192 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 99,561 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 91,079 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 80,841 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 76,696 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 68,634 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,725 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 65,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 7 Jun 2012 56,686 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 41,391 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)

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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AC08 OUM is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AC08 OUM, 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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AC08 OUM is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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