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GT08 BOO

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,779 mi
Last recorded156,779 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT08 BOO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 156,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear and slight distortion (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight wear to all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 154,486 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight deterioration all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 151,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes starting to perish/crack but no free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 147,337 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 142,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 138,169 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front driver seat cannot be fold to get access to the rear seats

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

Offside Rear hub carrier corroded

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

Rear exhaust box heat shield deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2021 138,169 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front driver seat cannot be fold to get access to the rear seats

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

Offside Rear hub carrier corroded

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

Rear exhaust box heat shield deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2020 135,045 miles

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

Rear Heat shield insecure

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 135,029 miles

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

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

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

Rear Heat shield insecure

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 128,059 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 128,059 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 123,613 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight cut on the side wall

Nearside Front tyre has slight cut on the side wall

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 123,613 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre has slight cut on the side wall

Nearside Front tyre has slight cut on the side wall

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 112,327 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 112,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 112,247 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working orange/running/light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 89,293 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 89,293 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 72,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 46,556 miles

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

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

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

advise front brake discs worn and lipped.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,179 miles

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

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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GT08 BOO is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GT08 BOO, 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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GT08 BOO is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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