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GK58 YYG

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

218,222 mi
Last recorded218,222 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 YYG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 218,222 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 218,110 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 206,430 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1a)

undertrays/covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Jun 2017 206,426 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 49kg (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both, painted over (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1a)

undertrays/covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Feb 2016 203,424 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 199,404 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 193,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emmissions too clean to obtain reading

engine undertray damaged

exhaust corroding

Fail 26 Feb 2014 193,512 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emmissions too clean to obtain reading

engine undertray damaged

exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2013 164,385 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear bump stops poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2011 106,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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GK58 YYG is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GK58 YYG, 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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GK58 YYG is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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