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FY08 SYU

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,928 mi
Last recorded87,928 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 SYU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 87,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Fail 1 Jun 2023 87,927 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 13 Jun 2022 82,175 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 82,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 76,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 70,196 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 65,192 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 60,885 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 60,885 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 58,077 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 53,309 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear tyre cut on side wall

Pass 20 Mar 2015 48,641 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 45,145 miles

Near side front tyre outer side wall various damage.Not to ply or cord

Off side front tyre outer side wall damage

Off side rear tyre outer side wall damage

Pass 27 Mar 2013 40,947 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 37,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,496 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,105 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 33,105 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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FY08 SYU is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY08 SYU, 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 FY08 SYU registered?

FY08 SYU is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FY08 SYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 SYU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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