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FD08 FLE

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,884 mi
Last recorded65,884 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 FLE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 65,884 miles

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot perishing/cracking

o/s headlamp beam pattern weak

slight play o/s/r drop link

some wear to front wishbones rear bushes + rear lower control arm bushes

srs service message on dash [warning light working correctly]

Pass 1 Jul 2024 63,672 miles

slight play o/s/r drop link

slight separating to rear lower control arm bushes

some wear to front wishbones rear bushes

srs service required message on dash

Pass 19 Jun 2023 61,993 miles

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

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

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

both front wishbones rear bushes starting to deteriorate

offside rear trailing arm front bush starting to separate

srs service message on dash

Pass 8 Jul 2022 61,833 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 61,831 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 60,510 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 60,500 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 58,808 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 58,808 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 56,353 miles

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

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

srs service warning

Pass 9 Jul 2018 51,547 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 46,518 miles

front and rear pads getting low

Pass 24 Sep 2016 40,456 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 27,924 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 21,737 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 18,234 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 15,595 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 12,147 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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FD08 FLE is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel 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 FD08 FLE, 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 FD08 FLE registered?

FD08 FLE is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is FD08 FLE safe to buy?

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