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EA08 VYV

2008 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,892 mi
Last recorded81,892 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 VYV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 81,892 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 81,290 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 80,523 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 80,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 79,448 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2022 77,504 miles

Rear Tyres are perished

Pass 19 Mar 2021 75,823 miles

SILL COVERS ARE FITTED

Pass 10 May 2019 73,342 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 69,926 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 67,299 miles

Offside Front worn inner shoulder

Pass 26 Apr 2016 64,047 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 57,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 51,818 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 45,544 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,183 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,618 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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EA08 VYV is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EA08 VYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA08 VYV registered?

EA08 VYV is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is EA08 VYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 VYV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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