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R30 WKM

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

174,447 mi
Last recorded174,447 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 WKM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 174,447 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lens slightly damaged

Offside Front seat can not be moved

Offside Front wing slightly damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 174,430 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lens slightly damaged

Offside Front seat can not be moved

Offside Front wing slightly damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 168,191 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 156,454 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 147,390 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 136,050 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2020 125,298 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2020 120,387 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 112,848 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 104,874 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 94,315 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 83,438 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 74,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs lipped and corroding

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 9 Apr 2015 74,722 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs lipped and corroding

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f side marker bulb not working

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 23 Apr 2014 51,939 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2013 33,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,623 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 24,403 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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R30 WKM is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 R30 WKM, 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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R30 WKM is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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