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AP08 KTX

2008 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,667 mi
Last recorded171,667 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 KTX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 171,667 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 171,667 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 167,762 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2022 167,762 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2x Rear exhaust mounting brackets broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both too low (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2021 162,104 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 159,511 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 159,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 151,963 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front washer jet weak operation

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 143,692 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 135,830 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 120,006 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 106,648 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 106,648 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 94,169 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 94,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

wheel alignment all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2013 79,405 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 633,280 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Slight bulge in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

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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AP08 KTX is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AP08 KTX, 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 AP08 KTX registered?

AP08 KTX is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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