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V70 KDM

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,904 mi
Last recorded165,904 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 KDM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 165,904 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 161,370 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 161,370 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 159,937 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 153,676 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 153,418 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Jun 2021 144,608 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 136,312 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 128,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 116,892 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 116,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 99,797 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 89,047 miles

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

both front tyres worn off on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2015 77,559 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 65,327 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 65,175 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 54,649 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 43,275 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 37,275 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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V70 KDM is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey 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 V70 KDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V70 KDM registered?

V70 KDM is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is V70 KDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V70 KDM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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