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RA08 GRK

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,265 mi
Last recorded48,265 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 GRK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 48,265 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 47,575 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 45,967 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 44,594 miles

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

offside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge - recommend replace

Pass 9 Dec 2021 42,177 miles

handbrake has slight travel

offside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge - recommend replace

Pass 1 Dec 2020 40,799 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape on inner edge - recommend replace

Pass 11 Jun 2019 39,314 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 37,821 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 36,230 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 33,742 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 29,684 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 26,382 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 22,653 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 17,852 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres are wearing slightly on inside edges

Pass 27 Jun 2011 14,042 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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RA08 GRK is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RA08 GRK, 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 RA08 GRK registered?

RA08 GRK is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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