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R123 RMH

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

25,785 mi
Last recorded25,785 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 RMH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 25,785 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 25,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 25,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 24,107 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 24,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2022 23,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nsr tyre valve splitting

Fail 1 Nov 2022 23,735 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nsr tyre valve splitting

Pass 10 Nov 2021 22,464 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 22,462 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 21,226 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 19,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nsr/nsf/osf tyre valves splitting

Pass 23 Oct 2018 19,225 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 17,873 miles

slight cracking nsr/nsf/nsr tyre valves

slight twist osr tyre inner tread

Pass 18 Oct 2016 16,883 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 15,155 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 13,968 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 13,049 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 12,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 10,490 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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R123 RMH is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc 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 R123 RMH, 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 R123 RMH registered?

R123 RMH is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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