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FV08 ZHT

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,545 mi
Last recorded139,545 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 139,545 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 139,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 139,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

N/s/f N/s/r O/s/f Wheels damaged

Undertray security

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 106,828 miles

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

n/s/r o/s/r brake pads wearing thin

Fail 18 Jul 2016 106,197 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

n/s/r o/s/r brake pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Jul 2015 93,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 89,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 85,352 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 80,917 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 76,490 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 74,820 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 13 Jun 2011 74,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

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 ZHT is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZHT, 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 ZHT registered?

FV08 ZHT is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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