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V70 KRJ

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

204,134 mi
Last recorded204,134 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 KRJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 204,134 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2025 191,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 183,516 miles

NEW Registration on vehicle at time of test

Fail 28 Oct 2022 183,491 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 177,308 miles

Rear seats folded down into a load area preventing the full inspection of the adult seat belts.

Pass 10 Mar 2020 161,059 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 161,059 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe going into pump (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 139,199 miles

Front under tray fitted

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 139,198 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front under tray fitted

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 120,961 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Under trays fitted obscuring objects

Fail 16 Mar 2018 120,961 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Under trays fitted obscuring objects

Pass 1 Feb 2017 102,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre 2.5mm and worn inner edge

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 87,340 miles

Nearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 87,340 miles

Nearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 72,025 miles

n/s/f disc corroded outer edge

o/s/r wheel rim damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2014 59,280 miles

handbrake effort uneven

n/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/r wheel buckled

Pass 11 Feb 2013 46,496 miles

front pads over half worn

Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,159 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,159 miles

f/n/s tyre outer wall slight damage

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 KRJ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V70 KRJ, 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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What year was V70 KRJ registered?

V70 KRJ is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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