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GV57 UZY

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,560 mi
Last recorded96,560 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 UZY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 96,560 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 80,992 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 80,992 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 66,847 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 52,133 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 52,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury outer mirror casing missing (sharp edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2019 47,383 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 46,338 miles

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

Offside rear view mirror damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack itself (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 44,745 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 43,593 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 41,365 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 36,065 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 31,512 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 25,630 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 19,549 miles

n/s/r bump stop cracked

Fail 13 Jan 2011 19,549 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r bump stop cracked

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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GV57 UZY is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GV57 UZY, 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 GV57 UZY registered?

GV57 UZY is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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