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VK08 XUR

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 3192cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

95,847 mi
Last recorded95,847 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 XUR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,192cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 95,847 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 92,055 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 88,035 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 84,899 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 81,374 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 76,403 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 74,251 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 69,504 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 65,089 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 61,233 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 57,792 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 53,289 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2015 53,289 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 47,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge 245/40ZR16

Pass 4 Mar 2013 39,619 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 39,572 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn/lipped on inner sides

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2012 31,040 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 31,040 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,385 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 22,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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VK08 XUR is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 3,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK08 XUR, 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 VK08 XUR registered?

VK08 XUR is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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