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C8 XVG

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,414 mi
Last recorded100,414 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 XVG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 100,414 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 May 2026 100,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 98,138 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 98,138 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 94,318 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 93,161 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 91,169 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 88,376 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 85,536 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 83,637 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 79,939 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 76,379 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 76,379 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2016 72,603 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 68,511 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 62,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 51,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 51,395 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 38,761 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 22,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2012 22,475 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 8,936 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 8,286 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 8,286 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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C8 XVG is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C8 XVG, 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 C8 XVG registered?

C8 XVG is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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