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AX08 KPE

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,506 mi
Last recorded155,506 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 KPE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 155,506 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 142,072 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 129,143 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 117,358 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 117,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 108,201 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 99,435 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 99,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 84,408 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 72,717 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 59,490 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 59,489 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 44,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 44,573 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 27,686 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 26,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 20,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2011 15,054 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 15,054 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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AX08 KPE is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AX08 KPE, 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 AX08 KPE registered?

AX08 KPE is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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The MOT history for AX08 KPE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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