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WL57 KWB

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 3192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

127,104 mi
Last recorded127,104 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 KWB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,192cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2025 127,104 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 126,379 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 120,939 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 113,297 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 105,488 miles

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 Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 105,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi pipe (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 95,758 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 87,086 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 87,083 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 86,088 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 81,250 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 75,225 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 67,772 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 61,475 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 52,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2014 46,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 36,639 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 28,071 miles

slight cut in n/s front tyre side wall 245/40/18

Pass 24 Jan 2011 20,233 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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WL57 KWB is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 3,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 WL57 KWB, 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 WL57 KWB registered?

WL57 KWB is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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