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GN58 OPJ

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,345 mi
Last recorded83,345 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN58 OPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 83,345 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

condensation to nearside headlight

parking brake lever has travel

Fail 15 Oct 2025 83,327 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside is the lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

condensation to nearside headlight

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 24 Oct 2024 82,262 miles

Offside Front Offside front alloy wheel has weld repair inner side.

Pass 14 Dec 2023 81,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Alloy wheel has weld repair, Inner bead rim

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover starting to perish

Fail 13 Dec 2023 81,103 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Alloy wheel has weld repair, Inner bead rim

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover starting to perish

Pass 28 Dec 2022 77,706 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 73,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 73,814 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 71,122 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s cracking around tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 71,122 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s cracking around tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 67,976 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 63,712 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 63,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 58,748 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 52,164 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 45,449 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 40,619 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 40,435 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 34,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 28,896 miles

nearside wiper blade splitting

rear tyres nearing wear bars

Pass 5 Dec 2011 22,936 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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GN58 OPJ is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GN58 OPJ, 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 GN58 OPJ registered?

GN58 OPJ is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 December 2008.

Is GN58 OPJ safe to buy?

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