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MH08 KWL

2008 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,900 mi
Last recorded187,900 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 KWL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 187,900 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 179,913 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 179,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 169,830 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 169,827 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 158,327 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 150,267 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 144,641 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Apr 2019 136,449 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 136,449 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake calipier (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 129,283 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 123,890 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 123,890 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 113,830 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 113,830 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 105,206 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 105,206 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 99,633 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 95,751 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 78,937 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 56,459 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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MH08 KWL is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MH08 KWL, 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 MH08 KWL registered?

MH08 KWL is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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