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VKZ 2994

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

215,147 mi
Last recorded215,147 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKZ 2994
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 215,147 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2026 211,015 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 180,701 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 161,773 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 161,724 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 125,783 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 125,783 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 71,475 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 63,543 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 63,502 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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VKZ 2994 is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VKZ 2994, 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

How do I check the history of VKZ 2994?

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What year was VKZ 2994 registered?

VKZ 2994 is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is VKZ 2994 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKZ 2994 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VKZ 2994 have outstanding finance?

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