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FL08 WGE

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,870 mi
Last recorded111,870 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 WGE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 111,870 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 111,533 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 108,932 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 106,584 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy possible wheel bearing noise [only slight] (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 104,170 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2021 104,166 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2020 99,343 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 97,290 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 96,453 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 96,452 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 95,496 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 91,333 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 88,097 miles

***TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES***

Pass 4 Mar 2015 84,966 miles

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = N/S/R = 3.5MM* , O/S/R , O/S/F AND N/S/F ALL = 5.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Pass 10 Mar 2014 79,029 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 73,568 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 67,112 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 62,024 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 WGE 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 88.9%.

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

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