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SK08 RYW

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,282 mi
Last recorded84,282 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 RYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 84,282 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 84,242 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 69,550 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

under covered by underseal

Fail 1 May 2025 69,550 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under covered by underseal

Pass 3 Jun 2024 67,466 miles

Front to centre exhaust flange corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Surface corrosion to body

Fail 3 Jun 2024 67,466 miles

Front to centre exhaust flange corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Surface corrosion to body

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

Pass 30 May 2023 64,406 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

Front to centre exhaust flange corroded

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 May 2023 64,406 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

Front to centre exhaust flange corroded

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 62,162 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 May 2022 62,138 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 55,297 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both front tyres wearing thin on iner edge

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 55,297 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both front tyres wearing thin on iner edge

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 47,763 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 47,639 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 46,265 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 46,260 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 44,127 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 37,082 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 37,082 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm unevenly worn on inner edge close to exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2015 28,421 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 20,645 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 20,645 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 19,338 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 19,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 18,093 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 15,182 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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SK08 RYW is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SK08 RYW, 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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SK08 RYW is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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