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HK08 RYY

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,940 mi
Last recorded138,940 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 RYY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 138,940 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 133,213 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 129,241 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pads getting low, 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Inner TCA (track Control Arm) bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Inner TCA (track Control Arm) bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pads are low. 2mm. Strong Advise!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 121,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (235/45/17) but worn on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear TCA (Track Control Arm) bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (235/45/17) but worn on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 117,617 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake backing plates corroded

rear bump stops damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2021 114,611 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake backing plates corroded

rear bump stops damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2020 110,393 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 104,651 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 98,397 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 98,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2017 92,592 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 83,836 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 75,707 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 64,074 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 64,074 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 52,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2013 52,626 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 43,568 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,316 miles

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 RYY 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 78.9%.

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 RYY, 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.

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What year was HK08 RYY registered?

HK08 RYY is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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