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DD02 BOY

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,571 mi
Last recorded161,571 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD02 BOY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 161,571 miles

Park brake lever little reserve travel

Pass 22 Aug 2024 154,835 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 146,677 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 137,906 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 137,732 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 128,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and heavily lipped. (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (strong advise) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (strong advise) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 121,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 112,508 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre 3mm and unevenly worn

Fail 23 Aug 2019 112,508 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

nearside outer cv boot inner clip missing

offside rear tyre 3mm and unevenly worn

Pass 4 Sep 2018 100,016 miles

Nearside Front inner and outer cv gaiters have slight leak of grease

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside headlamp aim slightly lower than os

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 88,003 miles

Front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes perished

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face--pads 3mm--advise early replacement (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face --pads 3mm--advise early replacement (3.5.1i)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded--pads 4mm

Rear tyres heavily worn on inner shoulders--cuts in rubber not to excess---ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT

Fail 15 Sep 2017 88,003 miles

Front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes perished

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face--pads 3mm--advise early replacement (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face --pads 3mm--advise early replacement (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded--pads 4mm

Rear tyres heavily worn on inner shoulders--cuts in rubber not to excess---ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT

Pass 19 Sep 2016 77,446 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear,, recommend check (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise, handbrake travel

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)

o/s headlamp dip beam image, slightly diminished,, recommend check

Fail 19 Sep 2016 77,446 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear,, recommend check (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise, handbrake travel

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)

o/s headlamp dip beam image, slightly diminished,, recommend check

Pass 23 Sep 2015 66,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm in place (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge, starting to become slightly devoid of tread

offside rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2015 66,278 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure track rod locking nut loose and seized (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm in place (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge, starting to become slightly devoid of tread

offside rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2014 55,952 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 55,942 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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)

recommend check steering track

Pass 16 Sep 2013 44,770 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside dipped beam pattern slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,260 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 35,260 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 23,780 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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DD02 BOY 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 68.2%.

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 DD02 BOY, 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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DD02 BOY is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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