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SK08 RYY

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,595 mi
Last recorded140,595 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 RYY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 140,595 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 140,594 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour indicator in mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 134,321 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 134,249 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2023 126,162 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 121,063 miles

slight cracking on both rear tyres

Fail 3 Jun 2022 121,062 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear, and play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

slight cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 15 May 2021 113,178 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 109,260 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 105,680 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 101,237 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 101,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 97,072 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 97,072 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front both slight wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 16 Feb 2016 88,384 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis Front bottom radiator panel badly damaged and not supporting radiator housing as it should. (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 75,307 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 63,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise both front side markerlight bulb,s inop.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 49,744 miles

emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

Pass 7 Feb 2012 35,892 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 28,705 miles

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre

front tyre treads low

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 RYY is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RYY, 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 RYY is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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