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1970 KO

2008 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

157,999 mi
Last recorded157,999 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1970 KO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 157,999 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 157,997 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 154,613 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 151,906 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 147,298 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 144,347 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect rusted both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 139,924 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 134,330 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 127,474 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated abs loom (4.11 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 113,349 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 102,531 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 20 May 2015 89,582 miles

plastic trimsa shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 12 Jun 2014 83,596 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 22 May 2013 73,164 miles

front and rear brake discs slight wear

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 13 Jun 2012 63,208 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 1 Jun 2011 52,098 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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1970 KO is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 100,062 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1970 KO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1970 KO registered?

1970 KO is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is 1970 KO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1970 KO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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