CarVerify

Free Car Check

DV08 YRX

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

205,648 mi
Last recorded205,648 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 YRX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 205,648 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 202,274 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 201,525 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 200,419 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 198,031 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 198,026 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 192,424 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 186,806 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 172,991 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 156,229 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 137,810 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 117,743 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 117,741 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 96,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 96,843 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 74,684 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 52,923 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 52,459 miles

Both rear tyres stepping on inner edges.

N/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2011 43,339 miles

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

front discs worn

front tyres worn inside edge

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
Full Volvo C70 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DV08 YRX is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 74,779 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV08 YRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DV08 YRX?

You can check the full history of DV08 YRX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DV08 YRX registered?

DV08 YRX is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is DV08 YRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV08 YRX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DV08 YRX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DV08 YRX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.