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AM08 KYT

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,016 mi
Last recorded159,016 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 KYT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 159,016 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 159,008 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 157,903 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 149,744 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 146,015 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Jun 2021 146,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2020 142,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 136,409 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 136,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 129,879 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2018 129,879 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 124,823 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 113,315 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 102,221 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 8 Jan 2015 101,638 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 101,559 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 84,026 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 64,459 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 44,776 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 35,017 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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AM08 KYT is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AM08 KYT, 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 AM08 KYT registered?

AM08 KYT is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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