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WG08 JKK

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,080 mi
Last recorded142,080 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 JKK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 142,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 134,299 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 129,680 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2023 122,782 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 115,074 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 May 2022 115,074 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 105,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low need replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened some surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 97,215 miles

Central corrosion on exhaust system in places

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bushes detriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing of shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 92,781 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 87,745 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 87,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 81,244 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 81,244 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 72,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 63,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 63,072 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 53,909 miles

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

rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 14 May 2012 44,667 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 37,637 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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WG08 JKK is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver 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 WG08 JKK, 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 WG08 JKK registered?

WG08 JKK is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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