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AM08 NZT

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

96,176 mi
Last recorded96,176 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 NZT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 96,176 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 86,590 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 79,878 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 79,878 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 79,871 miles

Emissions not tested As stated in failures, exhaust system has an excessive leak at flexi section, when inserting the emissions probe into the tailpipe there is an inadequate pick up from the engine as majority of gasses escaping via leaking section (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235 47 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both number plates have illegal font (0.1 (d))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple rear suspension components suffering from corrosion but not considered to be excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 76,844 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner shoulder although no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

minor play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 11 Jun 2021 76,842 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner shoulder although no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

minor play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 10 Jun 2020 75,080 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 70,726 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 25 Mar 2019 70,725 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear coil spring incorrectly seated

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 26 Mar 2018 66,763 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 66,762 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 60,676 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 60,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 55,443 miles

both front brake discs are in poor condition on inner disc faces

o/side rear tyre worn on inside 235/45/17

Fail 1 Mar 2016 55,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre also cut 235/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front brake discs are in poor condition on inner disc faces

o/side rear tyre worn on inside 235/45/17

Pass 25 Feb 2015 48,960 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 48,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 41,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 34,606 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 34,606 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,908 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 20,859 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 NZT is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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