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AM08 XNK

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,157 mi
Last recorded153,157 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XNK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 153,157 miles

slight corrosion to suspension components

Fail 22 Jun 2026 153,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front brake backing plate insecure

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 24 Jun 2025 140,506 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 19 Jun 2024 124,869 miles

slight corrosion to suspension components

Fail 4 Jun 2024 124,382 miles

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

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 22 Jun 2023 113,598 miles

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

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 23 Jun 2022 96,541 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 1 Jul 2021 83,726 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 67,849 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 67,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 54,061 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 50,856 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 47,934 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 44,031 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 44,029 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 35,808 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 35,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not checked (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 30,411 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 27,489 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 21,979 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 16,064 miles

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

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 XNK is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XNK, 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.

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What year was AM08 XNK registered?

AM08 XNK is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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