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EN57 NSE

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,230 mi
Last recorded141,230 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 NSE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 141,230 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 137,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 135,460 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 135,432 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 132,746 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 129,915 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 129,901 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 127,411 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 123,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 120,448 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 116,533 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 106,734 miles

diesel particulate filter fitted (emission clear)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 106,732 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Speed limiter tamperproof device showing evidence of obvious disturbance. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INTERMITTANT (6.5.B.4)

diesel particulate filter fitted (emission clear)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 90,573 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 90,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 73,503 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Minimal reserve travel at parking brake lever.

NSR and OSR shock absorber bump stops deteriorated and piston shrouds missing.

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 73,503 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Minimal reserve travel at parking brake lever.

NSR and OSR shock absorber bump stops deteriorated and piston shrouds missing.

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 60,893 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 45,520 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 33,282 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2010 33,282 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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EN57 NSE is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EN57 NSE, 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 EN57 NSE registered?

EN57 NSE is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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