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FM08 ACF

2008 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,620 mi
Last recorded109,620 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 ACF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 109,620 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 107,702 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 106,307 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 105,800 miles

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 104,027 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 102,639 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 102,639 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 96,400 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 90,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 83,655 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 83,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/17Y (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 74,029 miles

both front top mounts

front brake discs

front wishbone bushes

Pass 15 Sep 2015 65,033 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 65,031 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 53,995 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,980 miles

rear pads look low

Pass 6 Sep 2012 37,459 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,817 miles

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

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

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

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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FM08 ACF is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol 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 FM08 ACF, 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 FM08 ACF registered?

FM08 ACF is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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The MOT history for FM08 ACF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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