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AD08 SYP

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

123,376 mi
Last recorded123,376 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 SYP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 123,376 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 115,151 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 115,150 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 114,517 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 114,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 112,371 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 112,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 110,727 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 107,121 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 107,121 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 103,922 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 103,922 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Brake disc is also dis-coloured due to being over heated (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both rear anti-roll bar linkages have slight play in ball joints

Both rear shocker bump stops are perished & plastic dust covers are detached .... shocker function is not affected

Coolant level low

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from interior rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Hand brake lever travel needs adjustment

Nearside front tyre is partially deflated

Nearside passenger door (check strap) is faulty, will not hold door from opening beyond safe limits

Offside dip beam light output is reduced / HiD unit fitted

Offside front tyre (inner side wall) has a minor split ... no cords visible ... tyre is also partially deflated

Offside rear tyre (inner sidewall) has multiple deep splits, no cords visible ... tyre is partially deflated *** advise replace tyre asap***

Parking brake has no RBT wheel lock ... Effort displayed is good

Rear brake test has no RBT wheel lock

Pass 29 May 2019 99,879 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 96,158 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 96,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 91,508 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 85,941 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Fail 14 Jun 2016 85,653 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 11 Jun 2015 71,801 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 71,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 62,793 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 62,792 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2013 61,658 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 56,732 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,860 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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AD08 SYP is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AD08 SYP, 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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AD08 SYP is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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