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AK58 ZGM

2008 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,817 mi
Last recorded183,817 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 ZGM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 183,817 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Dec 2025 183,815 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2024 174,188 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 163,324 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 163,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 150,640 miles

Offside front track rod end slight end

Pass 8 Dec 2021 142,290 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 124,919 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 124,919 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 119,701 miles

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

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

rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2019 111,380 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 103,489 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 93,770 miles

both rear tyre valves perished

Pass 21 Jan 2016 82,171 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 71,295 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 71,295 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 59,677 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 47,344 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 47,343 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 45,404 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges and close tyre manufactures wear indicators

Fail 11 Sep 2012 45,404 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges and close tyre manufactures wear indicators

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 34,188 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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AK58 ZGM is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK58 ZGM, 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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AK58 ZGM is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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