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DE08 BCK

2008 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

140,860 mi
Last recorded140,860 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 BCK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 140,860 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 138,832 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 138,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 135,022 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 135,019 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brakes not tested due to offside rear disc and pads being metal to metal

Pass 4 Oct 2023 127,266 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 127,264 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 119,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 112,594 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 109,620 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 106,167 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 101,799 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 101,799 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 96,223 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 95,665 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 94,562 miles

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

front brake discs corroding

Fail 27 Oct 2015 94,562 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

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)

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

front brake discs corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2014 83,256 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 83,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 68,561 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 68,561 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 44,530 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 41,925 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 May 2012 41,925 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 May 2011 36,230 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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DE08 BCK is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DE08 BCK, 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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DE08 BCK is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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