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AB08 EMC

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,779 mi
Last recorded65,779 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 EMC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2026 65,779 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2026 65,779 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 63,608 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 61,850 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 60,669 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 58,871 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 57,022 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 55,875 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 54,761 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 52,106 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 52,106 miles

coil spring broken Both front (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 48,288 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 44,481 miles

Offside Front tyre out of shape

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,470 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 19,193 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 17,635 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 14,695 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 11,772 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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AB08 EMC is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EMC, 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 AB08 EMC registered?

AB08 EMC is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is AB08 EMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 EMC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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