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GX08 UBO

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,944 mi
Last recorded162,944 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 UBO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 162,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 162,944 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 161,279 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 161,263 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) cut through on headlamp leveling device. (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 155,518 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2015 149,150 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 119,343 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 89,757 miles

Character next to rear No plate which could be misread as part of No plate

Fail 21 Jun 2013 89,757 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Character next to rear No plate which could be misread as part of No plate

Nail in OSR tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2012 49,347 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 48,835 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 33,963 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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GX08 UBO is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GX08 UBO, 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 GX08 UBO registered?

GX08 UBO is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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