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AO08 UCN

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,521 mi
Last recorded158,521 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 UCN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 158,521 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 158,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 158,462 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 158,462 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 152,260 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 152,260 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 144,368 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 134,847 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 134,846 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 124,912 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 114,687 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 114,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 103,928 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn

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

Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 103,928 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn

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

Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 93,669 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 84,907 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 75,870 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,276 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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AO08 UCN is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UCN, 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 UCN is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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