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GY08 NBZ

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,528 mi
Last recorded99,528 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 NBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 99,528 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 91,658 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 84,059 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 76,029 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 68,272 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 68,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 61,519 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 61,514 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2019 53,318 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 53,310 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 50,765 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 48,103 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 45,903 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 45,894 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 44,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front and offside front worn on inside edges

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

both front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 30 Jan 2015 41,061 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Jan 2015 41,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Nov 2014 41,039 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight wear both front tyres on inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2014 34,370 miles

front pads low

nsr tyre worn on edge

Fail 25 Mar 2013 26,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2012 21,890 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 17,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 17,691 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 NBZ is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GY08 NBZ, 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 NBZ registered?

GY08 NBZ is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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