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AY08 KVC

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,560 mi
Last recorded188,560 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 KVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 188,560 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 184,081 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 181,601 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 179,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 176,998 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 167,532 miles

Engine cover/ Undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2021 167,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine cover/ Undertrays fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 160,945 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 155,877 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 141,920 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 127,337 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 110,049 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 96,067 miles

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

front nearside and offside tyres worn heavily on inside edge

rear nearside and offside tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Jul 2014 96,067 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front nearside and offside tyres worn heavily on inside edge

rear nearside and offside tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Jul 2013 79,015 miles

2 rear tyres wearing uneven on inside edges

Fail 16 Jul 2013 79,015 miles

2 rear tyres wearing uneven on inside edges

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 63,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 45,242 miles

Rear brake pads getting low.

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 KVC is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KVC, 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 KVC registered?

AY08 KVC is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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