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V5 RNB

2008 Volvo Unknown

Brown Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,009 mi
Last recorded148,009 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo Unknown548,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 RNB
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 148,009 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 148,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 131,172 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo Unknown?

Based on 9,254 MOT tests across 5,761 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
6,095
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
5,761
On UK Roads
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V5 RNB is a 2008 Volvo Unknown in Brown with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Volvo Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 548,639 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Volvo Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V5 RNB registered?

V5 RNB is a 2008 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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