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AE08 SNG

2008 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

247,931 mi
Last recorded247,931 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SNG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 247,931 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 234,417 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 223,452 miles

2x front driveshaft joints have movement

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread getting low also. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 210,395 miles

both rear shock absorbers corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 198,547 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))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 190,036 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear shockers corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 179,972 miles

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 170,241 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper tail lamp has small crack.

Fail 19 Aug 2019 170,241 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper tail lamp has small crack.

Pass 3 Sep 2018 160,057 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 147,410 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 9 Jan 2017 139,028 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 126,747 miles

engine and under covers are fitted.

Fail 7 Jan 2016 126,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine and under covers are fitted.

Pass 31 Dec 2014 114,027 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 89,801 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 89,624 miles

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

o/side marker lamp innop.

Pass 31 May 2012 69,529 miles

Front Dics's Inner face Quite Corrodded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towball Electrics Not Accessable

Towball Removed

Pass 8 Jun 2011 52,596 miles

near side rear tyre small cut

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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AE08 SNG is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AE08 SNG, 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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AE08 SNG is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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