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FP08 VXV

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,769 mi
Last recorded110,769 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 VXV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 110,769 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 108,091 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 105,204 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 104,375 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge perished and split

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge perished and split

Pass 7 Oct 2021 101,728 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 100,621 miles

Both rear tyres have minor side wall damage

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2019 98,633 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2018 95,164 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail centre of tread

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

battery insecure

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroding

rear brake pads becoming worn

Pass 22 Sep 2017 91,533 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 91,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 91,500 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 90,824 miles

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

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

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

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

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2015 90,824 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 79,858 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 79,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 72,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2013 72,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 71,859 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 69,449 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 65,647 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 65,647 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine has large oil leak present

rear brake pads worn thin

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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FP08 VXV is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FP08 VXV, 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 FP08 VXV registered?

FP08 VXV is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is FP08 VXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP08 VXV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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