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EX08 MHZ

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,974 mi
Last recorded82,974 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 MHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 82,974 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 79,973 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 79,539 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 75,404 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 74,343 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 74,343 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 74,100 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 74,100 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 73,121 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 72,566 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 71,885 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2016 70,492 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 65,200 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 57,855 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 57,855 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,874 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,318 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 39,336 miles

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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EX08 MHZ is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EX08 MHZ, 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 EX08 MHZ registered?

EX08 MHZ is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EX08 MHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 MHZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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