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VK08 XUS

2008 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 3192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,839 mi
Last recorded87,839 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 XUS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,192cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 87,839 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 81,551 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 73,812 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 65,862 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 65,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks.inner and outer bands,cords showing in many places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks,inner and outer,cords showing in many places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 55,000 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 47,433 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 40,211 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 40,121 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 38,629 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 32,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2015 32,429 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear 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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 27,073 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 21,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2013 21,177 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 15,837 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 22 Mar 2011 10,563 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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VK08 XUS is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Red with a 3,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XUS, 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 XUS registered?

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

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