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AO08 TOU

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,418 mi
Last recorded143,418 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 TOU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 143,418 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 140,429 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 137,932 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 137,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 135,108 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 135,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 129,908 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 123,937 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 116,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm almost worn to cords on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 May 2017 116,401 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm almost worn to cords on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 114,002 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 113,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 111,831 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 111,831 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 110,054 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 110,054 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 105,070 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 99,674 miles

Both rear bump stops perished on shock absorbers

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 78,376 miles

The N/S/R tyre inner edge tread is out of shape but still on 3 mm.

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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AO08 TOU is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO08 TOU, 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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AO08 TOU is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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