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RJ05 EGG

2008 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

168,393 mi
Last recorded168,393 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 EGG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 168,393 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 156,245 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 144,583 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 130,393 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 120,267 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 113,282 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 105,717 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 94,981 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 82,528 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 82,528 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 73,467 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 60,289 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 36,821 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 36,821 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 27,843 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 26,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 20,266 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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RJ05 EGG is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RJ05 EGG, 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 RJ05 EGG registered?

RJ05 EGG is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is RJ05 EGG safe to buy?

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