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A20 HYT

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,021 mi
Last recorded90,021 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 HYT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 90,021 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 86,581 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 82,442 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 82,441 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 77,474 miles

nearside headlight has reduced light source

Pass 8 Sep 2021 72,846 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 72,846 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 69,663 miles

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

Rear suspension bump stop rubbers perishing.

Pass 25 Jul 2019 65,263 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft gaitor deteriated

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear bump stops worn away

Fail 25 Jul 2019 65,263 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft gaitor deteriated

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear bump stops worn away

Pass 27 Jul 2018 59,910 miles

both rear tyres lumpy and worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Jul 2018 59,901 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres lumpy and worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2017 53,410 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 47,528 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 47,258 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly nearside and offside front (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 41,529 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 41,529 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 35,568 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 35,568 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 29,290 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 29,208 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 23,277 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 23,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2011 17,472 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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A20 HYT is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 74,779 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 C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 HYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A20 HYT registered?

A20 HYT is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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