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RK08 XNG

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

187,656 mi
Last recorded187,656 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 XNG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 187,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust flange/fixings very weak.

fuel filler pipe wet.

Pass 28 Nov 2024 180,610 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded.

centre exhaust fixings heavily corroded.

fuel filler pipes wet.

Fail 28 Nov 2024 180,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17. Accelera. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre-numerous cuts.

both rear coil springs corroded.

centre exhaust fixings heavily corroded.

fuel filler pipes wet.

Pass 28 Nov 2023 172,157 miles

Nearside Rear tyre-deep cuts in tread.

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

centre exhaust flange weak/corroded.

Pass 29 Nov 2022 163,703 miles

Front undertray obscuring view.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust flange corroded /weak.

oil leak around gearbox.

Fail 29 Nov 2022 163,703 miles

Front undertray obscuring view.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust flange corroded /weak.

oil leak around gearbox.

Pass 30 Nov 2021 156,427 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s/f inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s/r inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 148,304 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 148,304 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour fit o/s/r orange bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r fit new orange offset bulb at test (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 142,288 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 129,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 114,146 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 114,146 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 98,352 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 98,352 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/f (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/r (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 83,941 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 72,355 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 59,438 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 47,661 miles

only one horn working.

Pass 31 Dec 2011 34,834 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 34,792 miles

emissions to clean to register

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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RK08 XNG is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 99,570 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK08 XNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RK08 XNG registered?

RK08 XNG is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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