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AV08 VAG

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,167 mi
Last recorded164,167 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 VAG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 164,167 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 162,923 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 162,923 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 159,266 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 154,933 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 152,353 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 151,072 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 151,072 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 148,400 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 142,000 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 138,684 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 127,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2015 118,093 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 117,994 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 106,625 miles

car goes into reverse when seelecting first without any safety device/ spring etc

Pass 17 Apr 2013 84,306 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 84,306 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)

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Apr 2012 63,227 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,237 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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AV08 VAG is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 AV08 VAG, 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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AV08 VAG is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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