2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Volvo XC70 MOT pass rate and common faults

911 MOT tests in 2024. 66.4% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time66.4%
Failed or needed repairs33.6%
Typical mileage at test143,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 911 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.4%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.7%
    36 marked dangerous
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.9%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.5%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    18 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics18.7%
  2. Suspension13.8%
  3. Tyres7.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  5. Brakes5.7%
  6. Body & chassis4.9%
  7. Steering4.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.9%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Volvo XC70?

In 2024, 66.4% of 2008 Volvo XC70 cars passed their MOT first time, across 911 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Volvo XC70?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Volvo XC70 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).