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F12 ARC

2008 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

175,715 mi
Last recorded175,715 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF12 ARC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 175,715 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 170,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 164,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 153,685 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 153,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 138,647 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 131,837 miles

Both front tyres are worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 124,102 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 124,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 113,466 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 113,466 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in the tread down to the cords (235/55R17 103W XL) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 98,828 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 98,828 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 87,293 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 82,700 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 82,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit of wear (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit of wear (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 80,690 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 68,613 miles

Nearside front tyre has a deep cut in the tread.

Nearside rear suspension arm rubber bush starting to unbond front its metal housing.

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 68,613 miles

Nearside front tyre has a deep cut in the tread.

Nearside rear suspension arm rubber bush starting to unbond front its metal housing.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 56,218 miles

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

o/s beam pattern poor

Fail 29 Mar 2012 40,558 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 40,558 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 29,224 miles

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

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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F12 ARC is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F12 ARC, 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 F12 ARC registered?

F12 ARC is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is F12 ARC safe to buy?

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