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BL04 OAT

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

62,245 mi
Last recorded62,245 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 OAT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 62,245 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 62,240 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light on suggesting fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. has space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 59,163 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Possible oil leak , advise further inspection

Fail 6 Jul 2019 59,160 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and scored on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 59,159 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front marker light inop

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and scored on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 43,354 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 43,351 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 43,242 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 42,454 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 34,192 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 34,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 26,913 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 26,913 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 21,342 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 16,191 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 16,191 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BL04 OAT is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BL04 OAT, 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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BL04 OAT is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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