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RH54 LYN

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,963 mi
Last recorded132,963 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRH54 LYN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 132,963 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 132,963 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 129,609 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2024 126,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 121,242 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 121,541 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 113,309 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 102,623 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 95,363 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 88,006 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 81,075 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 75,028 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 Jan 2016 69,567 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 69,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface,corroded, x 2, (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 65,735 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 56,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,186 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 36,495 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 23,896 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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RH54 LYN is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RH54 LYN, 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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RH54 LYN is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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