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CV08 VEU

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,786 mi
Last recorded96,786 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 VEU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2020 96,786 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front drop link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 91,880 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 91,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 91,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex I joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front door check strap broken

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear suspension bump stops in poor condition and dust covers rear shock absorbers

Fail 15 Feb 2018 91,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on edges, 2mm in central tread. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Door check strap broken.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner edge, 2.5mm in central tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 87,539 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 87,530 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 83,931 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 5 Jan 2015 80,130 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 75,860 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 75,860 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 72,279 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 69,691 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 52,164 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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CV08 VEU is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CV08 VEU, 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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CV08 VEU is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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