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GU08 VCF

2008 Volvo C70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,802 mi
Last recorded150,802 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 VCF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 150,802 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 146,664 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 146,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 140,685 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 136,783 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 131,164 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of undercarriage and sills

Fail 26 Apr 2022 131,164 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of undercarriage and sills

Pass 3 Apr 2021 121,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm, worn smooth inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 117,045 miles

Covers and under-trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2.5mm, worn smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 116,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Covers and under-trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2.5mm, worn smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 97,661 miles

Covers and under-trays fitted

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 97,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers and under-trays fitted

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 77,174 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 71,831 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 71,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 64,759 miles

n/s/r tyre tread stepped on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2015 58,937 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 50,881 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 45,788 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 39,484 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 38,484 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,277 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 VCF is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VCF, 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 VCF registered?

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

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