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FL08 UBU

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

150,455 mi
Last recorded150,455 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 UBU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 150,455 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 150,455 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 150,214 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 150,213 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 148,424 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 139,341 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 135,973 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2019 129,321 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 127,994 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 124,371 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 120,728 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 113,551 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 102,461 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 93,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 71,789 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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FL08 UBU is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FL08 UBU, 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 FL08 UBU registered?

FL08 UBU is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FL08 UBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 UBU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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