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GK08 WHP

2008 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

133,421 mi
Last recorded133,421 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 WHP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 133,421 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2024 131,043 miles

Coolant leak suspect radiator area ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2023 125,269 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 125,269 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 115,041 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 115,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2021 102,733 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 95,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 89,172 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front slight bumper damage

Pass 12 Jul 2018 84,862 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 84,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 80,993 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 78,372 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone rear rubber bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on the inner edge. 235-45-17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 78,293 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 74,996 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 74,996 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 68,722 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 68,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 62,725 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 57,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 57,678 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 54,271 miles

front brake pads showing wear

Fail 30 Mar 2011 54,271 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads showing wear

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 WHP is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 GK08 WHP, 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 WHP registered?

GK08 WHP is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is GK08 WHP safe to buy?

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