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RV08 VRG

2008 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

123,204 mi
Last recorded123,204 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 VRG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 123,204 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 123,097 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 122,737 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 121,803 miles

all 4 discs heavilly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2022 120,094 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 120,094 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 117,234 miles

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

Nearside mirror damaged (taped up)

Pass 11 Feb 2020 115,144 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 109,288 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 102,028 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 96,094 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)

all 4 tyres stepped on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2016 87,507 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall worn and damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2015 79,665 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 72,409 miles

Nearside front & rear tyre sidewalls damaged.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 63,094 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 54,962 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 44,951 miles

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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RV08 VRG is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RV08 VRG, 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 RV08 VRG registered?

RV08 VRG is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 March 2008.

Is RV08 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 VRG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV08 VRG have outstanding finance?

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