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AA08 LGK

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,415 mi
Last recorded148,415 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 LGK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 148,415 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 121,209 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer marker light not working

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

unable to fully inspect boot floor

Fail 29 Jan 2020 121,209 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer marker light not working

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

unable to fully inspect boot floor

Pass 1 Mar 2019 113,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded and pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 113,996 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split and tyre under inflated. 235/45 R17 97W Rotalla (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded and pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 110,793 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 19 Jan 2018 110,793 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 27 Jan 2017 105,783 miles

Coolant level low

Corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Unable to fully inspect boot floor

Fail 27 Jan 2017 105,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Coolant level low

Corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Unable to fully inspect boot floor

Pass 2 Jan 2016 99,207 miles

Exhaust emissions zero

Fail 2 Jan 2016 99,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust emissions zero

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2015 92,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 84,725 miles

No emissions detected.

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2013 75,814 miles

handbrake has slight travel

slight uneven tyre wear to both rear tyres on the inner edges

Fail 11 May 2013 75,814 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake has slight travel

slight uneven tyre wear to both rear tyres on the inner edges

Pass 3 May 2012 61,466 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 43,973 miles

Diesel smoke emissions too clean to be recorded - no printout.

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LGK is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AA08 LGK, 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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AA08 LGK is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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