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FG08 LNU

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,158 mi
Last recorded151,158 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 LNU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 151,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 150,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 149,413 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 149,412 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 145,762 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 145,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 141,669 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 139,754 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps heavy condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock abs dust shield adrift

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged small cut in rim saver (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 135,826 miles

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

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

Front a/c high pressure pipe heavily corroded

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 135,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front a/c high pressure pipe heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 128,264 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 125,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread slightly out of shape

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 125,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread slightly out of shape

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 119,205 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 119,203 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 112,761 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 112,761 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 104,801 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 104,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre tread wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre tread wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 95,059 miles

offside + nearside front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2014 95,057 miles

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

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

offside + nearside front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2013 84,271 miles

All 4 Brake Discs worn & corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 73,151 miles

N/S/R Disc corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 73,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/R Disc corroded

N/S/R Tyre worn unevenly.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 54,679 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 54,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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FG08 LNU is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FG08 LNU, 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 FG08 LNU registered?

FG08 LNU is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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