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A3 MLB

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests34 (32 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

44,793 mi
Last recorded44,793 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 MLB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

32 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 44,793 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 60,656 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 44,190 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 59,958 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 42,644 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 58,704 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 42,080 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 58,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm 245/40 x 17 95 y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 39,537 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 57,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm 245/40 x 17 95 y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 38,435 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 56,875 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 38,153 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 56,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 36,418 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 54,738 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 35,779 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 51,648 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 33,065 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 49,413 miles

Offside Front cut in sidewall (not deep enough to show cords)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 29,349 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 47,368 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 26,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear seat cover not allowing full in spection of seatbelts

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2014 45,335 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 24,305 miles

wiper blades judder slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2013 44,020 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 22,558 miles

Oil leak, can not see due to fitted undertray,Posibly from steering rack?

Fail 7 Feb 2013 22,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak, can not see due to fitted undertray,Posibly from steering rack?

Pass 19 Sep 2012 41,562 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 20,412 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 38,194 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 15,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 15,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 28,104 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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A3 MLB is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A3 MLB, 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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A3 MLB is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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