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WF08 XAH

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,468 mi
Last recorded120,468 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 XAH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 120,468 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 116,172 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2023 112,310 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 112,307 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2022 105,352 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edges and out of shape

Pass 23 Nov 2021 98,322 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Very little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Fail 23 Nov 2021 98,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Very little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 1 Dec 2020 91,951 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 87,283 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 80,309 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 80,303 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 74,613 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 71,513 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 71,513 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 68,907 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 68,907 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 64,062 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 56,489 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 56,489 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 53,753 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 53,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 45,998 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)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 45,998 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 34,031 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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WF08 XAH is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 74,779 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 C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF08 XAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WF08 XAH registered?

WF08 XAH is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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