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RV08 HGN

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,211 mi
Last recorded158,211 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 HGN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 158,211 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

MIL lamp on

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

The vehicle suspension has been lowered

Fail 16 Dec 2024 158,210 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working Off side and near side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Automotive belts deteriorated

Front Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

MIL lamp on

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

The vehicle suspension has been lowered

Pass 19 Dec 2023 154,439 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn bald on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

non standard suspension fitted all round car very low.

Fail 13 Dec 2023 154,434 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment handbrake lever (1.1.6 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn bald on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

non standard suspension fitted all round car very low.

Pass 27 Oct 2022 151,534 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

non- standard suspension fitted at time of re-test.car very low all round.

Fail 19 Oct 2022 151,524 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 20 Oct 2021 148,849 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 148,849 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 137,490 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 137,490 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2019 127,516 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 115,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 98,523 miles

both rear suspension bumpstops broken

nearside front and nearside rear inner wheel rims damaged and holding tyre out of shape

nearside front tyre worn inner edge near bald

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2016 79,805 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear could not excess rear seats

emissions not detected at test

Fail 26 Sep 2016 79,805 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear could not excess rear seats

emissions not detected at test

Pass 28 Sep 2015 65,262 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 50,507 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 49,942 miles

There are two large dents to the rear floor pan on both sides. This has slightly damaged the fuel pipes but there ok and secure still.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 39,367 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 30,040 miles

front pads worn

no oil level dipstick in engine

Fail 15 Feb 2011 16,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

chips in windscreen

front tyres wearing on inside shoulders

Pass 15 Feb 2011 16,289 miles

chips in windscreen

front tyres wearing on inside shoulders

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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RV08 HGN is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RV08 HGN, 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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RV08 HGN is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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