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YX08 XTC

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,132 mi
Last recorded63,132 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 XTC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 63,132 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2024 60,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NSF and OSF tyres ( inner tread lifting + wearing in edges

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded EXCESSIVELY (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded EXCESSIVELY (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin + discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear of chassis + suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 60,447 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative + rear level control has been repaired (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating juddering (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Corroded inside of ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NSF and OSF tyres ( inner tread lifting + wearing in edges

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded EXCESSIVELY (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded EXCESSIVELY (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin + discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear of chassis + suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 57,728 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 57,728 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 54,523 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 50,908 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 45,120 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 40,409 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Pass 25 May 2018 37,572 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 34,875 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 30,057 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 26,295 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 26,290 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 23,719 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 21,164 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 18,955 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 15,823 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)

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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YX08 XTC is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel 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 YX08 XTC, 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 YX08 XTC registered?

YX08 XTC is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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