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PX08 XSP

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,403 mi
Last recorded157,403 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 XSP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 157,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers and engine undertray fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2026 157,403 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers and engine undertray fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2025 149,112 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 145,797 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 142,026 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre fitted with inner on the outside

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion on both rear shocker casings

sill covers and under trays fitted

slight corrosion on chassis sections

Fail 21 Mar 2023 141,985 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre fitted with inner on the outside

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion on both rear shocker casings

sill covers and under trays fitted

slight corrosion on chassis sections

Pass 24 Mar 2022 136,736 miles

corrosion on both rear shocker casings

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2022 136,692 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion on both rear shocker casings

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2021 125,231 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective over rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

left and right rear tyres slightly worn on inner shoulders

nsf and osf tyres worn on inner shoulders

os head light beam slightly discoloured

Pass 20 Mar 2020 118,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush slightly deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 105,656 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 96,684 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 96,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 86,764 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 76,667 miles

Front front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,174 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 59,549 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 59,549 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 53,353 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 45,768 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 38,222 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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PX08 XSP is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue 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 V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 99,570 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PX08 XSP, 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 PX08 XSP registered?

PX08 XSP is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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