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AB08 KLU

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

150,396 mi
Last recorded150,396 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 150,396 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NS/OS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Full body under try’s fitted not allowing for full inspection of certain components. (eg brake pipes and fuel lines)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wish bone. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower front control arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper control arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill along the jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wish bone. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper link bar rubbers. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower floor corroded.

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower front control arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper control arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill along the jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering slightly heavy on flat turning.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front sub frame in its entirety. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub frame in its entirety. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 150,395 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mount over the sub frame and next to the fuel tank. (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NS/OS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Full body under try’s fitted not allowing for full inspection of certain components. (eg brake pipes and fuel lines)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wish bone. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower front control arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper control arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wish bone. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper link bar rubbers. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower front control arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper control arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering slightly heavy on flat turning.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front sub frame in its entirety. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub frame in its entirety. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 149,050 miles

Headlights frosted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 149,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlights frosted

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 146,680 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 mountings have snapped just before the back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody condition of the vehicle is corroded.

Pass 31 Oct 2022 140,328 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2022 140,328 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2021 133,090 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 128,584 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 128,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2019 121,145 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 110,072 miles

no emmisions detected

Pass 1 Nov 2017 104,300 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 104,302 miles

Central Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 93,268 miles

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

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

engine light on

Fail 14 Nov 2016 93,268 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 23 Oct 2015 83,335 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 72,018 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 72,018 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2013 61,150 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 50,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 40,936 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre slight misshaped

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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AB08 KLU is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 99,570 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB08 KLU, 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 18 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AB08 KLU is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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