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DE08 XST

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,274 mi
Last recorded117,274 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 XST
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 117,274 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 117,272 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 103,983 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 87,971 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 87,971 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,500 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 71,495 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 61,436 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 50,774 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 50,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,160 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 34,651 miles

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

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 XST is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XST, 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 XST registered?

DE08 XST is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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