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DF08 WMA

2008 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

91,253 mi
Last recorded91,253 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 WMA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 91,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 88,124 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 84,680 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 82,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil oil has begun to leak out from the seal...advise replace shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded paint flaking on spring - not snapped though (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil oil has begun to leak out from the seal...advise replace shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded paint flaking on spring - not snapped though (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Offside rear trailing arm bush is becoming detached from the outer ring....currently still no excessive play/movement - but should be replaced soon, so no excessive play occurs. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 20 Jan 2022 79,560 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 77,271 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 77,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 75,789 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 73,146 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 71,737 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 69,529 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 65,215 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2015 59,621 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 53,165 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 46,164 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 22,808 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 14,627 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 11,962 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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DF08 WMA is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2008 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 100,062 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF08 WMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DF08 WMA is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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