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VK08 XUN

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,825 mi
Last recorded102,825 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 XUN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 102,825 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component components slightly misaligned resevoir insecure (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 102,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component components slightly misaligned resevoir insecure (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 94,742 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 85,202 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2021

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 82,001 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 74,479 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 63,946 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 53,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 29 Aug 2017 53,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2017 52,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer face cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing /also just off wear blocks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 50,059 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 50,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 46,443 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,098 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 39,061 miles

front tyres low inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,880 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 22,210 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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VK08 XUN is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XUN, 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 XUN registered?

VK08 XUN is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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