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AD08 SYV

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,724 mi
Last recorded82,724 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 SYV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 82,724 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 80,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre showing inside on outer sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2024 79,378 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 77,599 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall splits / cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 75,108 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall cracking/ perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 71,898 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 69,087 miles

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

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

advanced wear to off side rear brake pads.

both front tyres appear under inflated.

Fail 27 Mar 2020 69,087 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

advanced wear to off side rear brake pads.

both front tyres appear under inflated.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 62,624 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 62,419 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2018 62,419 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2017 61,335 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 61,335 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 56,307 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 56,307 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,888 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 43,026 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 37,658 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,352 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 28,110 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 28,110 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AD08 SYV is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AD08 SYV, 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 AD08 SYV registered?

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

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The MOT history for AD08 SYV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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