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AC08 XYY

2008 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,011 mi
Last recorded176,011 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XYY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 176,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Rubbing on drive shaft (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2025 172,988 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 164,645 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 160,875 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 154,980 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 149,140 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 May 2021 149,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2019 136,961 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2019 136,960 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose to caliper joint leak (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 123,674 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 May 2017 110,724 miles

O/S/F slight play in rack

Fail 18 May 2017 110,724 miles

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

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

O/S/F slight play in rack

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 93,451 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 75,661 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 75,661 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 ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 60,106 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 60,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 50,750 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 50,749 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 43,880 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 344,756 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 XYY is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AC08 XYY, 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 XYY is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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