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RK08 XRX

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

207,137 mi
Last recorded207,137 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 XRX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 207,137 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 205,744 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 201,335 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 199,736 miles

Central Exhaust mount rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2021 197,957 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 197,952 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 194,776 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 178,709 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 178,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 151,710 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 128,521 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 118,681 miles

Fuel filler pipe to tank damp

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

Pass 13 May 2015 105,480 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 105,480 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 92,201 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 92,201 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wear to all discs

Pass 25 Apr 2013 79,026 miles

both front tyres 3mm

both rear tyres 3mm and both bald inner edges

very minor play in both rear drop links

Pass 30 Apr 2012 67,559 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 54,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XRX is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XRX, 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 XRX registered?

RK08 XRX is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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