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FL08 HDE

2008 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

209,779 mi
Last recorded209,779 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 HDE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 209,779 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 196,287 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 196,282 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2024 188,802 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 185,696 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 183,130 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 180,240 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 180,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 178,254 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 168,443 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 158,878 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 142,154 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 134,009 miles

under trays engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 117,818 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 99,582 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

initial damage to rear exhaust mounting

Pass 7 Mar 2013 83,072 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2013 83,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 68,289 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 54,249 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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FL08 HDE is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FL08 HDE, 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 FL08 HDE registered?

FL08 HDE is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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The MOT history for FL08 HDE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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