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FY08 LZU

2008 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,447 mi
Last recorded174,447 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 LZU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 174,447 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 167,160 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 158,879 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 151,197 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 151,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 147,289 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 145,532 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 142,157 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 129,069 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 129,069 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 114,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 99,472 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 87,051 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 87,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 75,580 miles

Eurolites lense converters on headlamps, not affecting beam pattern

Nearside front fog light has water ingress

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 64,063 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 52,542 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 41,458 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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FY08 LZU is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY08 LZU, 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 FY08 LZU registered?

FY08 LZU is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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