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GU08 OVH

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,461 mi
Last recorded41,461 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 OVH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 41,461 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 38,134 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 38,134 miles

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

Central Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 35,897 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 35,804 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 35,743 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 35,720 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 35,573 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 35,228 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 34,148 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 32,617 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 31,188 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 28,952 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 26,727 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 24,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 19,582 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 19,582 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 15,714 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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GU08 OVH is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GU08 OVH, 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 GU08 OVH registered?

GU08 OVH is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is GU08 OVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 OVH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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