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WK08 XKJ

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,823 mi
Last recorded160,823 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 XKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 160,823 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2025 160,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 153,176 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 153,176 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 144,372 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S FRONT & REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSHES SPLIT . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 136,794 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 136,793 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 127,166 miles

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

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

fluid leak from engine hose

Fail 10 May 2021 127,164 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

fluid leak from engine hose

Pass 14 May 2020 120,421 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 113,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading. no printout produced

Fail 29 Apr 2019 113,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading. no printout produced

Pass 15 May 2018 106,306 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 98,545 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

exhaust bracket broken off rear section

slight ridge front brake discs + pads quite thin

Pass 1 Mar 2017 98,092 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 85,832 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 85,832 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 72,497 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 57,814 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 57,814 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 45,338 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 45,337 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 36,491 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,043 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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WK08 XKJ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WK08 XKJ, 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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WK08 XKJ is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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