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AB08 VHO

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

96,431 mi
Last recorded96,431 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VHO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 96,431 miles

Offside Front rear wishbone bush poor condition

Fail 20 May 2026 96,431 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front rear wishbone bush poor condition

both front side marker bulbs not working

Pass 14 May 2025 94,071 miles

both front side markers not working

front number plate poor condition

Fail 7 May 2025 94,071 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front side markers not working

front number plate poor condition

Pass 15 May 2024 91,451 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2024 91,451 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 88,250 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 88,232 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 85,419 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 82,397 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2021 82,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 79,397 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2020 79,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 76,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has small hole in it (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front slight oil leak from steering rack gaitor because of securing cable tie

Fail 6 Jun 2019 76,079 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer Cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has small hole in it (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front slight oil leak from steering rack gaitor because of securing cable tie

Pass 29 May 2018 73,582 miles

N/S/F tyre has been run flat

O/S/F tyre inner edge wearing thin

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

Fail 29 May 2018 73,582 miles

N/S/F tyre has been run flat

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

O/S/F tyre inner edge wearing thin

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 71,802 miles

N/S/F wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

O/S/F tyre inner edge wearing thin

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 67,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2016 67,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2015 60,625 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 60,625 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,896 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 52,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 46,431 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 34,503 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2011 26,200 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 VHO is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 AB08 VHO, 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 VHO is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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