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K8 RUT

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

65,281 mi
Last recorded65,281 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 RUT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 65,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 62,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 61,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 57,481 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear brake discs rusty

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

brake fluid level low

Pass 7 Jun 2022 53,472 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2021 48,834 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear uneven on inner edges

brake fluid level low

Pass 18 Jun 2020 47,070 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 43,952 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 39,981 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both nearside & o/s/front worn out of shape inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2018 39,981 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both nearside & o/s/front worn out of shape inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2017 37,514 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,552 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 30,962 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,399 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 23,618 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 21,636 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 18,419 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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K8 RUT is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 K8 RUT, 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 K8 RUT registered?

K8 RUT is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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