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GV08 SWY

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,649 mi
Last recorded80,649 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 SWY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 80,649 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 78,129 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 72,453 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 68,255 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 68,523 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

all tyres wearing out of shape on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2015 62,593 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2014 58,946 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 52,751 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 47,923 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 36,592 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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GV08 SWY is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GV08 SWY, 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 GV08 SWY registered?

GV08 SWY is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is GV08 SWY safe to buy?

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