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FV08 SRX

2008 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

161,440 mi
Last recorded161,440 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 SRX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 161,440 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 161,430 miles

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

Covers and Shields fitted

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 160,344 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 158,198 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 158,197 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 155,941 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear on Inner Edge - 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Power Steering Fluid Appears Contaminated

Power Steering Slightly Tight

Fail 14 Mar 2023 155,902 miles

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

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear on Inner Edge - 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Power Steering Fluid Appears Contaminated

Power Steering Slightly Tight

Pass 9 Mar 2022 152,291 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

covers + shields fitted

power steering slightly tight

Pass 13 Mar 2021 146,317 miles

covers & shields fitted

power steering slightly tight

Pass 7 Mar 2020 142,066 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2020 142,066 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 133,173 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 123,148 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 116,045 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 111,594 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 101,754 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 92,076 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 92,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 81,666 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 75,125 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 60,556 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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FV08 SRX is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FV08 SRX, 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 FV08 SRX registered?

FV08 SRX is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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