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CU58 LBJ

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,550 mi
Last recorded123,550 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU58 LBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 123,550 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 123,549 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Sep 2024 116,230 miles

front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 8 Sep 2023 107,286 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 101,835 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 99,518 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 96,098 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise parking brake lever travel is high.

Fail 17 Aug 2020 96,088 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise parking brake lever travel is high.

Pass 8 Aug 2019 90,887 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 90,886 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2018 80,899 miles

offside sill and door damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2018 80,668 miles

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

n/s/f daytime running light not working

offside sill and door damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2017 73,156 miles

o/s door and sill damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2016 65,428 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

n/s/r tyre sidewall slight damage

o/s/r quater panel damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2015 58,913 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 51,833 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,276 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,266 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 18,511 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 18,511 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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CU58 LBJ is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU58 LBJ, 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 CU58 LBJ registered?

CU58 LBJ is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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