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DU08 VTC

2008 Volvo C70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,006 mi
Last recorded161,006 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VTC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 161,006 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))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 161,006 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 17 Jan 2023 155,094 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted offside and nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorating

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 20 Jan 2022 147,956 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot just starting to weep but not split

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Very minor play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Also has a misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 141,169 miles

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

Front moisture on power steering rack.

Front small tear in boot pipe.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 141,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front moisture on power steering rack.

Front small tear in boot pipe.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 136,131 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 127,231 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 116,072 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 116,072 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 108,233 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

damp around steering rack

Fail 20 Mar 2017 108,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

damp around steering rack

Pass 11 Mar 2016 103,640 miles

condition of offside rear light unit

rusting to rear brake discs

Pass 2 Apr 2015 89,325 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 74,020 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 74,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner 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 15 Apr 2013 56,781 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 45,742 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 45,742 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 36,091 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 36,091 miles

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

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

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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DU08 VTC is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DU08 VTC, 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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DU08 VTC is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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