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HK08 RYJ

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,205 mi
Last recorded95,205 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 RYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 95,205 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 95,205 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 90,921 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Feb 2025 90,880 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2024 87,760 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 84,609 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 84,576 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 81,345 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 81,345 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2021 78,086 miles

rear exhaust clamps corroded/broken

Fail 3 Feb 2021 78,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust clamps corroded/broken

Pass 28 Jan 2020 76,369 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 68,844 miles

'run-flat' damage to offside front tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2018 60,701 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 53,394 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 46,661 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 40,315 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 36,267 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 31,149 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 24,846 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2011 18,637 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
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HK08 RYJ is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HK08 RYJ, 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

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What year was HK08 RYJ registered?

HK08 RYJ is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is HK08 RYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 RYJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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