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A8 KWS

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

70,224 mi
Last recorded70,224 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 KWS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 70,224 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 67,720 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 65,373 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 62,916 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 59,642 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 57,837 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 56,293 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 53,701 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 50,844 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 48,545 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 48,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 44,595 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 42,546 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 41,716 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 38,284 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 36,366 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 34,386 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,203 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,694 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 28,978 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 27,063 miles

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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A8 KWS is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 111,652 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 A8 KWS, 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 25 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A8 KWS registered?

A8 KWS is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is A8 KWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 KWS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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