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AC08 XZO

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,747 mi
Last recorded123,747 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XZO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 123,747 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 123,747 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 113,540 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 113,538 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Two rear mountings broken but one rear mounting is holding exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 106,299 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger corroded & detached from system (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2019 99,034 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 88,836 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 88,836 miles

Brake performance not tested brakes not tested due to condition of nearside front tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/17zr (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 zr (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/50/17zr

Pass 14 Aug 2017 79,693 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 78,510 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 71,697 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 65,594 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inside shoulder

Pass 3 Feb 2014 59,376 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 54,004 miles

n/s non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2013 54,004 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2012 44,596 miles

both mirrors damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2012 44,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both mirrors damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,333 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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AC08 XZO is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 99,570 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC08 XZO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AC08 XZO is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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