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BV08 YUL

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

225,121 mi
Last recorded225,121 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 YUL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 225,121 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2025 225,121 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2024 223,972 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 221,412 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 215,479 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 209,136 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 200,031 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 180,075 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 159,404 miles

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2017 140,522 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

N/S wing mirror poor

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 140,520 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

N/S wing mirror poor

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 123,020 miles

Front tyres both sides worn on inner edges

Nearside Front side marker lamp not working

Nearside door mirror/side repeater damaged

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 107,061 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 91,435 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 91,265 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 74,684 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 56,255 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 56,255 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edgs

Pass 2 Feb 2011 37,011 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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BV08 YUL is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BV08 YUL, 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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BV08 YUL is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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