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AC08 YAH

2008 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,868 mi
Last recorded134,868 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 YAH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 134,868 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2025 130,022 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 124,897 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 117,475 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 May 2023 117,475 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 108,859 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2021 101,615 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 101,615 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 96,261 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2020 96,261 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2019 89,724 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 81,035 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))

Fail 22 May 2018 81,035 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both rear (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2017 72,887 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 72,695 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 May 2016 65,609 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2016 65,609 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2015 57,758 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 57,758 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 50,582 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 43,929 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 11 May 2012 35,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 35,587 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 28,385 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 YAH is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YAH, 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 YAH is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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