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GY08 MZO

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,827 mi
Last recorded128,827 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 MZO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 128,827 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 124,332 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed STRONG ADVICE (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 124,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed STRONG ADVICE (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 118,445 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIM SLIGHTLY LOW

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 112,567 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 104,042 miles

underbody slightly corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2020 102,445 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Timing belt?

Fail 6 Jan 2020 102,436 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tread blocks stepped and undulated on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Timing belt?

Pass 31 Jan 2019 93,347 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front lowers (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 93,101 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 85,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 78,112 miles

Nearside Rear slightly distorted tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2016 68,237 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 68,237 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 64,217 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 55,034 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 43,023 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 28,720 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 15,808 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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GY08 MZO is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GY08 MZO, 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 GY08 MZO registered?

GY08 MZO is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is GY08 MZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 MZO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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