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GK08 ABF

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,021 mi
Last recorded169,021 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 ABF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 169,021 miles

Front Discs heaven corroded inside edge

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 163,747 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 162,093 miles

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

top covers under trays, sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2020 162,093 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

top covers under trays, sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2019 155,921 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 146,407 miles

Front Inner tyres wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 131,778 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 117,833 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 117,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 105,054 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 105,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 96,902 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 96,902 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 90,201 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 80,837 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 57,626 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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GK08 ABF is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK08 ABF, 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 GK08 ABF registered?

GK08 ABF is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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