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AB08 KOV

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,103 mi
Last recorded150,103 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KOV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 150,103 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 144,395 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 137,030 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 130,464 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 124,191 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 124,156 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 119,005 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged All rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 115,595 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed All rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 107,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge slightly undulated (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt slightly damaged All rears (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 97,158 miles

Both front shock absorbers worn

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened All rear and nearside front (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 86,034 miles

Offside front shock absorber slightly worn

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened All rear (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 86,034 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside (1.7.5a)

Offside front shock absorber slightly worn

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened All rear (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 73,670 miles

Rear inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 63,127 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 54,036 miles

both front tyres 3mm of tread approx

Pass 10 Jan 2013 46,538 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 46,538 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 32,422 miles

front tyres 2-3mm of tread approx

rear tyres 3-4mm of tread approx

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 KOV is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KOV, 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 KOV registered?

AB08 KOV is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is AB08 KOV safe to buy?

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