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RK08 XRE

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,308 mi
Last recorded94,308 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 XRE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 94,308 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 94,230 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front orange marker light

Pass 10 Oct 2022 88,830 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 85,383 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 85,383 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 81,040 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 75,374 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2013 65,793 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,861 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 53,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 39,830 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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RK08 XRE is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RK08 XRE, 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 RK08 XRE registered?

RK08 XRE is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is RK08 XRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 XRE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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