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CR51 FLR

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,666 mi
Last recorded101,666 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR51 FLR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 101,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 101,666 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 1 May 2025 91,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very low cords almost showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2024 87,280 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 87,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 80,992 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 77,517 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper shockabsorber dust cover detached

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper shockabsorber dust cover detached

Pass 29 Apr 2021 75,687 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 75,687 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 71,847 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 71,815 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 64,412 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 64,352 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 58,212 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 58,212 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 52,850 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2016 47,154 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 41,990 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 36,177 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 28,390 miles

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

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 14 Feb 2012 21,542 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 17,355 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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CR51 FLR is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue 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 CR51 FLR, 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 CR51 FLR registered?

CR51 FLR is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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