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AV58 FVU

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,866 mi
Last recorded116,866 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 FVU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 116,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (low ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 116,866 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (no visible tread inner edge both fronts ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (low ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 97,773 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 97,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 80,424 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 80,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 68,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 66,557 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 64,530 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 53,772 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing uneven

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre feathered

Offside Front Tyre wearing uneven and has cuts in tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 44,817 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 35,237 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 35,232 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 28,955 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 21,819 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 18,951 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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AV58 FVU is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV58 FVU, 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 AV58 FVU registered?

AV58 FVU is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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