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B2 SPU

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,143 mi
Last recorded105,143 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 SPU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 105,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perishing / slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 103,539 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge and will soon expose cords - recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in center upper swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing

Fail 28 Jul 2020 103,539 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge and will soon expose cords - recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in center upper swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing

Pass 1 Aug 2019 95,396 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 95,304 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 79,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2017 60,130 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 59,998 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 41,214 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 41,105 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 34,594 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 29,865 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 27,189 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 20,751 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 20,751 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 14,387 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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B2 SPU is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B2 SPU, 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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B2 SPU is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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