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AM08 KTU

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,820 mi
Last recorded122,820 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 KTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 122,820 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 122,820 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 108,156 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

N/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

N/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

POWER STEERING HEAVY

Fail 20 Jul 2017 108,033 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

CHIP IN SCREEN

N/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

N/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

POWER STEERING HEAVY

Pass 22 Jul 2016 98,306 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Offside Front under wing guard catching on coil spring

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 92,190 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front underwing gaurd caught in coil spring

Fail 24 Jul 2014 81,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 81,647 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 71,143 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 51,186 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 44,023 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 37,377 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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AM08 KTU is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AM08 KTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM08 KTU registered?

AM08 KTU is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is AM08 KTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 KTU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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