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GL08 HBY

2008 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,430 mi
Last recorded109,430 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 HBY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2025 109,430 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 102,947 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour NSF/OSF (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Reverse Light Not Working

Fail 15 Oct 2024 102,942 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour NSF/OSF (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Reverse Light Not Working

Pass 4 Nov 2023 94,135 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 94,120 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 78,837 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 65,690 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 49,629 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 32,992 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 27,508 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 27,506 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 21,244 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 21,241 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 20,639 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 19,427 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 17,210 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 15,633 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 12,719 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 9,272 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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GL08 HBY is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GL08 HBY, 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 GL08 HBY registered?

GL08 HBY is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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