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AC08 XZL

2008 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,646 mi
Last recorded80,646 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XZL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 80,646 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 75,319 miles

slight play offside inner steering rack socket

Pass 30 Jan 2024 69,599 miles

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))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 62,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 57,487 miles

All four discs slightly lipped

Drivers side washer jet lazy, still provides sufficient fluid

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 50,581 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 47,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 45,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 43,430 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 40,133 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 37,080 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 33,458 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 29,270 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 25,917 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 20,236 miles

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 XZL is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XZL, 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 AC08 XZL registered?

AC08 XZL is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is AC08 XZL safe to buy?

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