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AU08 XHA

2008 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,772 mi
Last recorded84,772 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 XHA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 84,772 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 84,771 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Nearside - Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Nearside - Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 80,234 miles

Central Rear item preventing full inspection of seat belt buckle

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

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Nearside - Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside - Offside (trailing arm) recommend replacing soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 74,161 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 69,574 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 69,574 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 65,438 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 62,948 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 60,990 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 58,493 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 55,158 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 55,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 48,713 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 42,670 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 42,670 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 37,567 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 32,206 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 23,755 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 17,185 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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AU08 XHA is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AU08 XHA, 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 AU08 XHA registered?

AU08 XHA is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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