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AV58 OWU

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,763 mi
Last recorded151,763 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 OWU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 151,763 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 151,763 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 150,026 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 148,012 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 135,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 132,095 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 128,445 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 128,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 120,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 108,122 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 99,505 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 99,500 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cord and wire showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2015 88,396 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2014 81,424 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 80,091 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 80,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 57,689 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 57,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AV58 OWU is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,401cc 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 AV58 OWU, 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 OWU registered?

AV58 OWU is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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