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BD08 SVO

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,573 mi
Last recorded123,573 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 SVO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 123,573 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 123,442 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. wrong size wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 116,891 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 116,891 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 106,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 106,817 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake calliper clip missing (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 103,024 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover ripped

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

Offside Front windscreen has small stone chip

Fail 31 Oct 2022 103,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover ripped

Offside Front windscreen has small stone chip

Pass 28 Jan 2022 98,762 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Four Rear Arms Inner & Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 98,790 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (No Cords Visible at Present) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Four Rear Arms Inner & Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 93,270 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 16 Jan 2021 93,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Dec 2019 88,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 82,442 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 75,477 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn on edge and split on sidewall

Pass 17 Jan 2017 69,030 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 61,859 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 54,059 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 45,233 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 40,320 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 40,320 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2012 39,331 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 24,973 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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BD08 SVO is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BD08 SVO, 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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BD08 SVO is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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