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HT08 HVO

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,699 mi
Last recorded103,699 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 HVO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 103,699 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 99,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

Fail 31 Jan 2023 99,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2021 94,251 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 85,926 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 78,934 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 72,329 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 72,327 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 67,513 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 53,330 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 44,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 May 2015 44,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2014 38,091 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 38,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 31,048 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 31,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 28,041 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 21,050 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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HT08 HVO is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HT08 HVO, 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 HT08 HVO registered?

HT08 HVO is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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