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AU08 XHF

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,770 mi
Last recorded118,770 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 XHF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 118,770 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative ns and os

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os front control arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear roll bar d bushes perished ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hangers corroded/thin (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Sep 2019 105,541 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 90,946 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 90,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 80,377 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 80,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 68,481 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 56,819 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing full inspection of the vehicle

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 44,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front inner brake pads not visible

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 32,606 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 32,606 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 16,061 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 14,317 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 XHF is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AU08 XHF, 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 XHF registered?

AU08 XHF is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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