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OW08 XSA

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,093 mi
Last recorded140,093 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 XSA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 140,093 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 middle mounting's broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 135,513 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 126,269 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs lipped, pitted and corroding, pads not visible (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs lipped, pitted and corroding, pads not visible (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

NSR belt not inspected, not accessible

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

slight surface corrosion on underside

Pass 23 Mar 2023 116,833 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting and corrosion on Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting and corrosion on Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 110,485 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight corrosion on Rear coil springs

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 105,244 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion to rear suspension components,arms and springs,corroded and pitted.Not considered dangerous.

Pass 27 Mar 2020 100,706 miles

various suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 91,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 83,184 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 83,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,378 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 67,809 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 60,229 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 60,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 51,113 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 45,395 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,752 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 31,454 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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OW08 XSA is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 99,570 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OW08 XSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OW08 XSA registered?

OW08 XSA is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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