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AM08 KZJ

2008 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,389 mi
Last recorded123,389 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 KZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 123,389 miles

Boot full

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear underside of vehicle components surface corrosion

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 May 2025 118,651 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 113,423 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 110,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 106,579 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 100,098 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 97,003 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 97,002 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 93,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 84,271 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 84,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 76,431 miles

Offside Rear tyre, heavily out of shape on inner shoulder - 4mm

Fail 3 Mar 2017 76,431 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre, heavily out of shape on inner shoulder - 4mm

Pass 24 Feb 2016 69,183 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 60,142 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 51,193 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 43,820 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,288 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,029 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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AM08 KZJ is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 100,062 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM08 KZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM08 KZJ registered?

AM08 KZJ is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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