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AB08 AGO

2008 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,690 mi
Last recorded151,690 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 AGO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 151,690 miles

Front section of exhaust hangers corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is starting to leak oil filled (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded lower section run along side the engine (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 147,546 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 144,087 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at joint plus unions corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at joint plus unions corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 144,087 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at joint plus unions corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at joint plus unions corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 140,647 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at joint plus unions corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at joint plus unions corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 137,237 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 129,402 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 117,818 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Oct 2018 109,543 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 13 Oct 2018 109,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Oct 2017 99,872 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 31 Oct 2016 90,201 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 90,201 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 79,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 79,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel lightly binding

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 66,765 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 54,177 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 44,213 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 30,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AB08 AGO is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AB08 AGO, 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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AB08 AGO is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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