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AP08 EYW

2008 Volvo C70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,796 mi
Last recorded100,796 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 EYW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 100,796 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 97,960 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 96,009 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 95,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 89,418 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 78,858 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 74,058 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre on 2mm tread legal limit 1;6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r on 3mm tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre on 2mm tread and feathering on inner edge 235/40/zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 69,519 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 69,594 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/r 235/40/zr18 y rated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inners low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 63,326 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 58,718 miles

both rear shockabsorver outer casings adrift

Pass 10 Mar 2016 54,192 miles

Rear Bump Stops Starting To Perish.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 47,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear shock absorbers plastic covers loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,706 miles

parking brake lever travel

Pass 18 Jan 2013 34,207 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 24,921 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 24,921 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 14,210 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 14,210 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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AP08 EYW is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AP08 EYW, 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 AP08 EYW registered?

AP08 EYW is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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