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XX53 JDM

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,457 mi
Last recorded121,457 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX53 JDM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 121,457 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 117,900 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 114,803 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 110,528 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 106,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 106,584 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50 R17 98V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 101,334 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 101,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure above axle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2020 97,743 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 89,856 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 77,511 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 72,786 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 64,256 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2016 64,160 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 55,875 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 55,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 46,037 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 32,916 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 32,916 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 23,536 miles

nearside front wheel slightly damaged inner rim.

offside front inner tie bar slight play.

offside front tyre slight wear edge of tread.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 16,650 miles

advise n/s/f and both rear tyres nearing legal limit

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

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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XX53 JDM is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XX53 JDM, 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 XX53 JDM registered?

XX53 JDM is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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