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AM08 XLZ

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,910 mi
Last recorded87,910 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 87,910 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 87,909 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 87,647 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 87,647 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 86,874 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 86,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 85,208 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

handbrake has travel possible adjustment or repair required.

Pass 25 Mar 2022 81,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp washer inoperative

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp washer inoperative

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

excess handbrake travel possible adjustment repair required

Pass 22 Mar 2021 80,262 miles

Nearside Front headlamp condensation inside

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Offside Front headlamp condensation inside

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear shock absorber cover not fully secure

Fail 22 Mar 2021 80,260 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front headlamp condensation inside

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

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

Offside Front headlamp condensation inside

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear shock absorber cover not fully secure

Pass 11 Mar 2020 78,675 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 78,673 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 77,121 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 75,511 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 75,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 73,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 66,926 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 59,870 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 51,868 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 44,264 miles

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

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

front discs lipped

Pass 26 Oct 2011 36,051 miles

front brake pads getting low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2011 30,680 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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AM08 XLZ is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 74,779 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM08 XLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AM08 XLZ is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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