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WJ08 KVZ

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

236,218 mi
Last recorded236,218 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 KVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 236,218 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 236,217 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 213,133 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 213,133 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 188,730 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 171,070 miles

Rear trailing arm at n/s front bush cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2018 145,591 miles

Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Rear trailing arm at n/s front bush cracking

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2018 144,929 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Rear trailing arm at n/s front bush cracking

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2017 118,201 miles

Front tyre approaching wear bars & wearing on edges at n/s

Front tyre wearing on outer edge at o/s

Play in o/s rear anti roll bar link rod

Rear tyre worn on inner edge at n/s

Pass 17 Oct 2016 88,210 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Antiroll bar link has slight play in it

Offside Rear Tyre tread lumpy on inner blocks

Fail 4 Oct 2016 87,273 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Antiroll bar link has slight play in it

Offside Rear Tyre tread lumpy on inner blocks

Pass 15 Oct 2015 57,583 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 54,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2014 49,055 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 44,585 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,097 miles

screen chipped ix 3 offside

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre tread has long cut but cords not showing

Pass 16 Mar 2011 35,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 KVZ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KVZ, 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 KVZ registered?

WJ08 KVZ is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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