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DG08 OTT

2008 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

191,096 mi
Last recorded191,096 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 OTT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 191,096 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 176,574 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 158,574 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 158,574 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 137,498 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 119,470 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 118,498 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 115,617 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slight cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 109,891 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 109,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 103,258 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 92,811 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 83,988 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2015 74,868 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 66,146 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,472 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 45,996 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,165 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 OTT is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OTT, 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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What year was DG08 OTT registered?

DG08 OTT is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is DG08 OTT safe to buy?

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