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AU08 XHR

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,612 mi
Last recorded87,612 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 XHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 87,612 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 83,507 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 81,236 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 79,572 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 79,572 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 77,616 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 76,446 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 70,997 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 65,345 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 59,688 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 55,108 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 51,019 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 43,860 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 35,733 miles

N/S/R Tyre Badly Perished

Pass 24 Jan 2013 25,701 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 13,477 miles

n/s/r tyre staring to crack on side wall not showing cords

Pass 7 Feb 2011 12,915 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 12,915 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XHR is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XHR, 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 AU08 XHR registered?

AU08 XHR is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is AU08 XHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 XHR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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