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AC08 XZU

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

182,821 mi
Last recorded182,821 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 182,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 168,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 168,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 154,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both side coil springs and antiroll bar also (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone B but not more than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 154,124 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity Both sides- defective and flickering (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both side coil springs and antiroll bar also (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone B but not more than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 144,841 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 144,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 130,681 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

unable to test rear seat belts due to load in rear of vehicle

Fail 8 Mar 2022 130,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

unable to test rear seat belts due to load in rear of vehicle

Pass 8 Mar 2021 118,893 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 118,838 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 111,057 miles

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

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

power steering slightly stiff to turn

Pass 4 Mar 2019 97,784 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Mar 2019 97,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Feb 2018 81,586 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Feb 2018 81,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 77,289 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 74,224 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 71,617 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 71,617 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 68,686 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 65,414 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 62,010 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 61,998 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 61,998 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,061 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 XZU is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XZU, 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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What year was AC08 XZU registered?

AC08 XZU is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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