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2008 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,510 mi
Last recorded125,510 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 USD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 125,510 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 118,938 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 110,565 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 107,216 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 102,342 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 99,441 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 99,441 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 98,563 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 98,518 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 97,882 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 95,875 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 85,458 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 85,406 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)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 73,815 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,618 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 54,120 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 54,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2012 46,390 miles

warning light on dash\nsf tyre for inner and centre 3/4 tread wear\rear brake pads wearing\small injury in windscreen

Pass 24 Jun 2011 38,633 miles

ALL TYRES LOW ON TREAD

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 USD is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue 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 GU08 USD, 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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GU08 USD is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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