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SK08 RZC

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,440 mi
Last recorded61,440 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 RZC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 61,440 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 57,903 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 54,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 54,442 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure middle and rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 51,897 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 49,458 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 46,397 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 40,385 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 36,103 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 36,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 28,580 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 28,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 26,491 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 26,121 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 26,121 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 24,386 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 22,243 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 16,891 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 13,270 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 RZC is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol 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 SK08 RZC, 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 SK08 RZC registered?

SK08 RZC is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is SK08 RZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK08 RZC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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