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DX57 UPY

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,720 mi
Last recorded98,720 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX57 UPY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 98,720 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 97,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 96,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 96,047 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 95,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 94,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 90,015 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 90,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 82,847 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 82,847 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 77,314 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 72,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 72,902 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 66,851 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 57,740 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 44,687 miles

front headlights dull

Pass 21 Nov 2012 20,785 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall,no cords showing.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 19,277 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 17,284 miles

slight cut in n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

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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DX57 UPY is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DX57 UPY, 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 DX57 UPY registered?

DX57 UPY is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is DX57 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX57 UPY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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