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PY08 NKW

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,650 mi
Last recorded170,650 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 NKW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 170,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner steering tie rod has slight play

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2022 170,572 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 163,959 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2021 163,959 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2020 160,825 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 160,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 153,276 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2018 143,821 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 May 2018 143,821 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2017 129,214 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 118,047 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 103,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jun 2014 82,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 72,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear coil springs corroded

turbo to front pipe exhaust joint leaking

Fail 24 Jun 2013 72,964 miles

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

rear coil springs corroded

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s/r tyre worn bald inner and outer edges,and worn to 3mm

turbo to front pipe exhaust joint leaking

Pass 16 Jul 2012 57,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs worn and lipped.

n/s rear tyre getting low

Fail 16 Jul 2012 57,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs worn and lipped.

n/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 20 Jul 2011 41,169 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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PY08 NKW is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PY08 NKW, 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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PY08 NKW is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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