2008 Volvo XC70 · 3,420 MOT tests
2008 Volvo XC70 reliability
2008 Volvo XC70s fail 30.1% of first MOT tests, 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 14 XC70 years (3,420 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC70s: 29.9%)
- 30.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC70s: 29.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 31% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 138,785
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,420
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 79% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Volvo XC70
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.6%
- Suspension9.5%
- Tyres5.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.2%
- Brakes4.7%
- Steering3.4%
- Body, chassis and structure3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.8%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.81%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.78%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.75%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.64%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.64%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.88%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (10%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.69%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.96%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.4%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.88%)
Other years
Every Volvo XC70 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Volvo XC70 reliable?
2008 Volvo XC70s fail 30.1% of first MOT tests, 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 14 XC70 years (3,420 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Volvo XC70 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.8% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (1.81% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.78% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Volvo XC70 have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Volvo XC70 shows 138,785 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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