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AA08 LFZ

2008 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,807 mi
Last recorded135,807 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 LFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 135,807 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 132,712 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 129,020 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 129,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 125,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 121,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 117,570 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 114,804 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 114,804 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 108,279 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 102,123 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 102,123 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 94,023 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2016 83,938 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 83,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 72,538 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r slight bind

Pass 3 Jan 2014 61,855 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 51,191 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 41,916 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 31,133 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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AA08 LFZ is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AA08 LFZ, 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 AA08 LFZ registered?

AA08 LFZ is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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