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BG08 LCA

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

105,611 mi
Last recorded105,611 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 LCA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 105,611 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

minor corrosion to underside components

Pass 31 May 2024 105,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 103,305 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 100,895 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 95,143 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 88,720 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 82,697 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 77,324 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 72,483 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 66,724 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 62,272 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 14 May 2012 51,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2012 51,315 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2011 35,089 miles

Front and rear number plate have honeycome effect but can be read ok

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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BG08 LCA is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BG08 LCA, 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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BG08 LCA is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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