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HK08 VLP

2008 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,747 mi
Last recorded91,747 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 VLP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 91,747 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 91,747 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 89,116 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 89,115 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 89,091 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 85,881 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

power steering slight oil leaking both side

Fail 2 Jun 2022 85,881 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

power steering slight oil leaking both side

Pass 30 Mar 2021 83,935 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 83,934 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 80,903 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 78,953 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 77,565 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 77,564 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 73,920 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 70,141 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 65,483 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 63,264 miles

Inside faces of front brake discs poor

Nearside rear shock absorber starting to leak

Play in lower arm rear bushes

Fail 8 Nov 2013 63,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Play in lower arm rear bushes

Front tyres are bald on inside edges

Inside faces of front brake discs poor

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

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

Nearside rear shock absorber starting to leak

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

Offside rear tyre bald on inside edges

Pass 9 Nov 2012 58,368 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 51,751 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2011 37,207 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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HK08 VLP is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HK08 VLP, 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 HK08 VLP registered?

HK08 VLP is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is HK08 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 VLP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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