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AY08 KUA

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

165,675 mi
Last recorded165,675 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 KUA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 165,675 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 165,675 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 155,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2022 143,291 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2021 132,571 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Feb 2020 125,135 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 112,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tred on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tred on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

plastic covers prevent full inspection of various components

Pass 1 Nov 2017 101,306 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F + O/S/R tires in a poor condition

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 92,496 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 81,376 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 73,547 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 73,547 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 59,799 miles

front tyres worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2013 47,047 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 47,047 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 41,921 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AY08 KUA is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AY08 KUA, 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 AY08 KUA registered?

AY08 KUA is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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