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GU58 HKG

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,124 mi
Last recorded147,124 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 HKG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 147,124 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 147,124 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 139,860 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 139,857 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 135,776 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 135,776 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 118,760 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 103,770 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated and plastic covers not covering shock absorber shafts

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated and plastic covers not covering shock absorber shafts

Pass 26 Jan 2017 83,897 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim alloy wheel has flat spot (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2017 83,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering malfunctioning An electronic power steering Malfunction Indicator Lamp indicates a failure in the system. (2.3.3a)

Battery light lit on dashboard

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim alloy wheel has flat spot (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2016 67,795 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 49,380 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 46,703 miles

Both rear tyres have small cuts not to the cords

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

car only just passed the smoke test

Fail 2 Jul 2014 46,703 miles

Both rear tyres have small cuts not to the cords

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

car only just passed the smoke test

Pass 27 Jun 2013 40,433 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 40,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 35,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 35,678 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 30,283 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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GU58 HKG is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GU58 HKG, 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 GU58 HKG registered?

GU58 HKG is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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