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FE08 ZRF

2008 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

168,050 mi
Last recorded168,050 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 ZRF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 168,050 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 168,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 156,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 156,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak Header tank ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 147,117 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 147,111 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 138,312 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 138,311 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 128,576 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 128,571 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 117,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 104,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 88,532 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 88,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 72,798 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 72,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 61,807 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 54,347 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2014 46,727 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 40,994 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 34,569 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 27,589 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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FE08 ZRF is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FE08 ZRF, 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 FE08 ZRF registered?

FE08 ZRF is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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