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BG08 VXO

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,916 mi
Last recorded78,916 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VXO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 78,916 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 73,659 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2025 73,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 71,229 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2023 67,210 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2022 63,596 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

parking brake efficiency only just met(18%

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2022 63,596 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape(flat spot ADVISE REPLACEMENT

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape(inner edge

parking brake efficiency only just met(18%

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2021 57,724 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2020 54,512 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2019 44,960 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 44,960 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear needs new mirror glass (3.3 (c))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 44,334 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower front suspension arms, front mounting bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear indicator bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear brake discs have corrosion to disc surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 43,319 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 43,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 42,589 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres perished

Pass 17 Apr 2015 41,201 miles

all brake disc's corroding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pads appear to be getting low

nearside front tyre has deep cut in inner sidewall but no cords exposed

nearside rear wheel slightly distorted

Pass 1 Apr 2014 39,098 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 36,692 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 33,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 33,032 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f mirror indicator side repeater lens damaged

n/s/r tyre tread starting to wear uneven/starting to go out off shape

plastic covers on outer sills

Fail 22 Apr 2011 24,473 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f mirror indicator side repeater lens damaged

n/s/r tyre tread starting to wear uneven/starting to go out off shape

plastic covers on outer sills

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 VXO is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VXO, 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 BG08 VXO registered?

BG08 VXO is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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