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DE08 KOD

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,422 mi
Last recorded114,422 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 KOD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 114,422 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 110,426 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 110,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2023 107,363 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 102,622 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 94,687 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 90,841 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 84,085 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted at time of test

Front Upper engine covers fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted at bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 82,456 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 82,456 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 80,358 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 80,358 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 76,174 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front suspension arms with slight play at the rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim All four road wheels distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 70,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front shock absorber appears weak on shaker plate

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 62,807 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 57,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2013 57,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 52,037 miles

23% front brake imbalance

front inner brake pads appear very low,need attention soon

slight lip on all brake discs

very heavy wear on both front tyres,need attention very soon

Pass 16 Mar 2011 40,801 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 40,801 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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DE08 KOD is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KOD, 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 DE08 KOD registered?

DE08 KOD is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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