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V22 KAV

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

176,594 mi
Last recorded176,594 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV22 KAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 176,594 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Borderline ()

Fail 8 Apr 2026 176,594 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Borderline ()

Pass 3 Feb 2025 157,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 145,086 miles

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

Slight lift in N/S/F suspension top mount

Fail 24 Jan 2024 145,086 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Slight lift in N/S/F suspension top mount

Pass 17 Jan 2023 136,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 131,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 126,671 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 126,671 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 118,506 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 106,919 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2018 106,919 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 91,779 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 76,991 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 73,546 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 68,803 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 56,842 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 44,076 miles

emissions too low to register

Pass 26 Aug 2011 33,442 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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V22 KAV is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V22 KAV, 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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V22 KAV is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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