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AE08 SRP

2008 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

234,312 mi
Last recorded234,312 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SRP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 234,312 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 231,824 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 223,134 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 209,409 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 209,378 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn ball joint detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 193,753 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 193,753 miles

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 175,065 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 175,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 146,038 miles

advise offside rear tyre bald on inner edge.

Fail 16 Mar 2018 146,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise offside rear tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 114,109 miles

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

advise offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

advise shields prevent full inspection.

air freshners removed from mirror prior to test.

Fail 13 Mar 2017 114,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

advise shields prevent full inspection.

air freshners removed from mirror prior to test.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 87,754 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 82,558 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Jun 2015 82,558 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,350 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 74,205 miles

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

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

exhaust centre pipe rear support hanger corroded.

exhaust corroded at particulate filter joints.

rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 14 Jun 2013 65,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front numberplate - damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2012 60,265 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 47,401 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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AE08 SRP is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AE08 SRP, 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 AE08 SRP registered?

AE08 SRP is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is AE08 SRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 SRP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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