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DE08 XSO

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,199 mi
Last recorded167,199 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 XSO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 167,199 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 165,283 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 148,082 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 148,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 128,214 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 109,514 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 109,514 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 87,509 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 65,315 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 65,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

N/s front marker light not working

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 XSO is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XSO, 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 XSO registered?

DE08 XSO is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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