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AF08 LMW

2008 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,174 mi
Last recorded150,174 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 LMW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 150,174 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 136,876 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 136,876 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 125,931 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 118,587 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner 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))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 108,937 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 106,276 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 101,156 miles

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 101,156 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 97,042 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 93,189 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 8 Mar 2018 93,184 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 10 Mar 2017 87,609 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 87,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,892 miles

Emissions too clean to get reading

Fail 30 Mar 2016 80,892 miles

Emissions too clean to get reading

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 75,311 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 75,311 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 53,464 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

front discs worn

Fail 15 Mar 2012 43,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,772 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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AF08 LMW is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Blue 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 AF08 LMW, 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 AF08 LMW registered?

AF08 LMW is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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