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RJ08 ZVN

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,952 mi
Last recorded120,952 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 ZVN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 120,952 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 118,997 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 118,163 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut looks incorrect for wheel

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 118,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel nut looks incorrect for wheel

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 116,685 miles

Coil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 116,676 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Flat spot on inner lip. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 116,673 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot lose. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Flat spot on inner lip. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 105,560 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner shoulder. NEEDS CHANGING (5.2.3 (e))

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Tyre pressures

Pass 4 Oct 2017 101,459 miles

Nearside headlamp washer cover missing but not causing sharp edge

Offside Front marker light inoperative

rear shock absorber covers loose

Fail 4 Oct 2017 101,459 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

rear brake discs corroded

rear shock absorber covers loose

Nearside headlamp washer cover missing but not causing sharp edge

Offside Front marker light inoperative

Pass 18 Oct 2016 99,617 miles

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

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

nsr tyre mishaped on inner edge

osf marker light inoperative

Fail 18 Oct 2016 99,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nsr tyre mishaped on inner edge

osf marker light inoperative

Pass 24 Jun 2015 81,819 miles

front tyre wear on inner shoulder

Pass 12 Jun 2014 62,328 miles

front brake pads worn low

front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 4 Jul 2013 54,551 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 54,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 47,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 47,122 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,664 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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RJ08 ZVN is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZVN, 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 ZVN registered?

RJ08 ZVN is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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