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CX08 ENV

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

114,173 mi
Last recorded114,173 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 ENV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 114,173 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 114,173 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 99,754 miles

Nearside Handbrake effort low

Nearside Inner CV gaiter leaking

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 99,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 45 17 97W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handbrake effort low

Nearside Inner CV gaiter leaking

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 93,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise slight movement in anti roll bar links

Fail 29 Mar 2022 93,444 miles

Offside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise slight movement in anti roll bar links

Pass 13 Oct 2020 90,640 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 80,735 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 80,735 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 74,461 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 74,460 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 66,689 miles

Front brake discs severely worn/lipped

N/S/R Tyre pressure very low/flat

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake discs severely worn/lipped

Under trays fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2017 66,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45-17 97Y (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle empty? (8.2.3)

Front brake discs severely worn/lipped

N/S/R Tyre pressure very low/flat

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators + outer edge very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake discs severely worn/lipped

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,050 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 55,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 48,625 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 48,616 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 39,788 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven and low inner edges

both front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 14 May 2013 32,667 miles

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

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 May 2012 25,307 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 25,252 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 16,881 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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CX08 ENV is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CX08 ENV, 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 CX08 ENV registered?

CX08 ENV is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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