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VK08 LZL

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

131,868 mi
Last recorded131,868 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 LZL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 131,868 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 131,866 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2019 118,464 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 118,464 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front side marker not working

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 106,857 miles

Front tyre valves perished

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 106,436 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working flickering on and off (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front tyre valves perished

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 96,898 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 96,898 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 87,821 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 87,821 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 67,907 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 67,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 45,413 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 27,317 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,932 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall shows signs of deterioration

Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,722 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 17,722 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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VK08 LZL is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VK08 LZL, 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 VK08 LZL registered?

VK08 LZL is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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