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FV08 DYH

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,241 mi
Last recorded114,241 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 DYH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 114,241 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 114,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 107,964 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 98,901 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 89,824 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 89,824 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 80,345 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 75,898 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 69,071 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 69,071 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Slight binding (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 63,288 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 63,288 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 53,842 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 50,748 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 45,488 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 39,071 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 39,065 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 33,879 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 33,878 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 29,694 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 27,216 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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FV08 DYH is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV08 DYH, 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 FV08 DYH registered?

FV08 DYH is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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