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AM08 XLT

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,318 mi
Last recorded144,318 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XLT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 144,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out of shape & has flat spots on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 136,580 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 136,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 125,342 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 125,338 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 114,573 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 114,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 102,488 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 93,458 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Feb 2015 83,686 miles

Emissions to clean for a reading.

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

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

Offside front inner brake pad wearing.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 72,180 miles

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

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

to clean to get a diesel smoke reading,

Pass 25 Feb 2013 57,895 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 42,601 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 42,601 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 34,527 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre wall has several cuts not deep enough to reach the ply / cords

Pass 18 Mar 2011 34,527 miles

o/s/r tyre wall has several cuts not deep enough to reach the ply / cords

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 XLT is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XLT, 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 XLT is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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