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RJ08 KVK

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,375 mi
Last recorded108,375 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 KVK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 108,375 miles

front wipers in poor condition

Fail 3 May 2024 108,375 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2023 105,128 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2022 101,854 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 100,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 98,957 miles

235/45R17

Both wipers poor clearing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** ON LIMIT *** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** ON LIMIT *** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2020 98,957 miles

235/45R17

Both wipers poor clearing

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** ON LIMIT *** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** ON LIMIT *** (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 93,234 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 93,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 87,159 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 79,026 miles

item removed for swept view

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 75,151 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,366 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 62,222 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 62,222 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 55,914 miles

Both front tyres slightly out of shape.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2013 55,914 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres slightly out of shape.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 50,954 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2011 42,736 miles

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge advise replacement ASAP.Engine oil level low but above min.

Fail 3 May 2011 42,736 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge advise replacement ASAP.Engine oil level low but above min.

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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RJ08 KVK is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RJ08 KVK, 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 RJ08 KVK registered?

RJ08 KVK is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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