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AM08 MZY

2008 Volvo XC70

Silver Petrol 3192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,228 mi
Last recorded176,228 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 MZY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,192cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 176,228 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2022 172,954 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 172,954 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lateral Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 169,991 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 167,383 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 161,499 miles

Front Headlamps Slightly deteriorated but not effecting the light output/aim

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Minor leaks of exhaust gases detected throughout exhaust system

Slight misting of oil around gearbox

Pass 13 Jun 2019 161,042 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 151,325 miles

Front section of exhaust heavily corroded around the flange/securing bolt area.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Sidemarker light inop

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 139,100 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 125,014 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear exhaust bracket not supporting exhaust

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 125,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear exhaust bracket not supporting exhaust

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 106,221 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 106,221 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 87,842 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 76,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2012 64,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 64,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 53,222 miles

rear brake discs worn but not to excess

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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AM08 MZY is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 3,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AM08 MZY, 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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AM08 MZY is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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