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AM08 XNJ

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

173,628 mi
Last recorded173,628 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 173,628 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2024 169,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 162,553 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 162,553 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 157,512 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured water (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 157,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured water (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 149,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 140,083 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 133,325 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 123,089 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 110,996 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 110,996 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2017 105,486 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 97,052 miles

no emissions detected

Pass 3 Mar 2015 85,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 80,468 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 67,367 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 67,367 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 52,291 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 52,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,559 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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AM08 XNJ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2008 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 99,570 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM08 XNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM08 XNJ registered?

AM08 XNJ is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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