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R34 XWL

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,355 mi
Last recorded154,355 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 XWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 154,355 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 154,355 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 146,846 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 146,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 139,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 131,552 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 131,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 122,193 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 122,187 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 116,927 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 113,557 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 106,577 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 101,187 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 93,316 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 85,197 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 77,275 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 72,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 72,953 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 57,434 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 42,686 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 42,686 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 29,937 miles

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

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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R34 XWL is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R34 XWL, 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 R34 XWL registered?

R34 XWL is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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