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AD08 SZR

2008 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,861 mi
Last recorded86,861 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 SZR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 86,861 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 83,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat tilt not functioning

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded in lower spring cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 83,241 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak from corroded pipe into rear box, mounting bracket also adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat tilt not functioning

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded in lower spring cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad worn very low, advise replacement soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 79,110 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on inner edge and cracking, advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 79,110 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on inner edge and cracking, advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 75,408 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 75,406 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 71,322 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 71,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 69,088 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 63,876 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 58,446 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 58,440 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Central Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 53,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre valve slightly deteriorated

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 53,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre valve slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 45,999 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall cracking

Offside Front tyre inner side wall cracking

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 45,999 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall cracking

Offside Front tyre inner side wall cracking

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 37,839 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 31,531 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 28,533 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 25,877 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 20,377 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 SZR is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SZR, 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 SZR registered?

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

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