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SV08 XZP

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

79,591 mi
Last recorded79,591 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 XZP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 79,591 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 78,131 miles

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sills slight corrosion as well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 76,540 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 73,941 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 71,155 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 68,432 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 64,926 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2018 58,898 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 50,051 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 50,051 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 42,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 33,901 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 26,736 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 20,007 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 14,728 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 11,617 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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SV08 XZP is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SV08 XZP, 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 SV08 XZP registered?

SV08 XZP is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SV08 XZP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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