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DA08 WYB

2008 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,426 mi
Last recorded119,426 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 WYB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 119,426 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 119,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 115,728 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint has very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 101,976 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 100,603 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 100,603 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 97,638 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 94,373 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 84,995 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 84,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jun 2014 71,427 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2014 71,427 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 63,139 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 63,139 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre is worn unevenly on inner edge and is out of shape

Pass 27 Jun 2012 53,108 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear shock absorber dirt shields loose

uneven wear on inner edge of rear tyres

Fail 27 Jun 2012 53,108 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear shock absorber dirt shields loose

uneven wear on inner edge of rear tyres

Pass 5 Jul 2011 38,532 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 38,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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DA08 WYB is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DA08 WYB, 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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DA08 WYB is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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