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FT08 LVP

2008 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,831 mi
Last recorded148,831 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 LVP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 148,831 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 143,908 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 138,844 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 135,770 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 131,370 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 131,309 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 127,532 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 127,532 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 125,392 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 116,016 miles

both rear brake discs are showing signs of wear

Pass 23 Nov 2017 104,450 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 104,212 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 93,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 12 Nov 2015 81,661 miles

cuts in near side rear tyre tread

Pass 2 Dec 2014 72,077 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

Pass 11 Dec 2013 60,425 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

off side front tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 20 Nov 2012 46,300 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 34,010 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 30,581 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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FT08 LVP is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Silver 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 FT08 LVP, 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 FT08 LVP registered?

FT08 LVP is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is FT08 LVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT08 LVP 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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