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WJ08 KVU

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,540 mi
Last recorded176,540 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 KVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 176,540 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 176,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 166,925 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 166,925 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 155,874 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 155,038 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 141,364 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 141,364 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction oil pressure sensor and under boost codes read reset and driven (8.2.2.2 (g))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 128,374 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 22 Aug 2017 115,709 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 101,618 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 85,616 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 69,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to steering and suspension components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 56,100 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 43,771 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,277 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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WJ08 KVU is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ08 KVU, 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 WJ08 KVU registered?

WJ08 KVU is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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