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DG08 ELJ

2008 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,728 mi
Last recorded194,728 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 ELJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 194,728 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 194,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 182,954 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 182,954 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 169,413 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 160,573 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured in mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 153,323 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured in mirror (4.4.3 (a))

drivers door mirror damaged and taped up

n/s/f/ orange marker light dim

Pass 17 Jan 2020 143,900 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 133,231 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 121,007 miles

o/s/f/tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2017 107,380 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 107,380 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 96,309 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 84,163 miles

o/s front tyre inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2014 71,146 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 50,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 50,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2013 50,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 37,245 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,037 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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DG08 ELJ is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG08 ELJ, 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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DG08 ELJ is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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