2008 Volvo XC70 2.4L Diesel · MB56 SUE
2008 Volvo XC70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 227,070 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC70
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 227,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MB56 SUE Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 227,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MB56 SUE Mileage History
- 26/11/201151,639 mi
- 24/11/201269,034 mi+17,395 mi
- 28/11/201383,626 mi+14,592 mi
- 22/11/201496,436 mi+12,810 mi
- 29/10/2015104,424 mi+7,988 mi
- 12/01/2017125,625 mi+21,201 mi
- 13/01/2017125,625 mi
- 10/11/2017137,647 mi+12,022 mi
- 03/11/2018149,840 mi+12,193 mi
- 28/10/2019160,772 mi+10,932 mi
- 29/10/2020172,213 mi+11,441 mi
- 15/10/2021180,880 mi+8,667 mi
- 26/10/2022197,336 mi+16,456 mi
- 03/11/2022197,739 mi+403 mi
- 09/11/2023209,579 mi+11,840 mi
- 20/11/2023209,832 mi+253 mi
- 28/10/2024219,583 mi+9,751 mi
- 04/11/2024219,725 mi+142 mi
- 31/10/2025227,070 mi+7,345 mi
Average of roughly 12,593 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
MB56 SUE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo Xc70 (MB56 SUE) between November 2011 and October 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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