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FY08 TNZ

2008 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,960 mi
Last recorded200,960 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 TNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 200,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 182,776 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 165,733 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 165,730 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 147,163 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 147,163 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 132,406 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 132,405 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 121,895 miles

corrosion to o/s/r chassis rail

Fail 27 Jan 2021 121,895 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to o/s/r chassis rail

Pass 21 Jan 2020 108,508 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 92,392 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 74,289 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 53,489 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 47,528 miles

Rear both rear tyres wearing on edges nearside rear tyre 2 plugs

Pass 27 Oct 2014 41,083 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 35,216 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 29,179 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 22,755 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 18,310 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 TNZ is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TNZ, 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 TNZ registered?

FY08 TNZ is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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