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AB08 KNS

2008 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

175,919 mi
Last recorded175,919 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KNS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 175,919 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting close (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2025 175,912 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge on both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 143,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear beam axle slight corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2024 143,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides tyres perishing on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear beam axle slight corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2023 127,854 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 123,146 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 121,203 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 111,317 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side marker bulb not working

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 101,897 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Front wipers smearing on screen but not effecting drivers view of the road

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2017 94,475 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 24 May 2016 84,966 miles

covers fitted to engine and under car

Fail 24 May 2016 84,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all tyre side walls perished

Pass 22 May 2015 75,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2014 64,433 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 57,140 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 50,282 miles

2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of 2 adult rear seat belts

Pass 26 May 2011 44,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear Tyre cut to cords less than 25mm

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 KNS is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AB08 KNS, 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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What year was AB08 KNS registered?

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

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