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HY08 WWJ

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,209 mi
Last recorded103,209 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 WWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 103,209 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 103,208 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 95,417 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2025 95,409 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 Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 91,520 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2024 91,511 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 87,261 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 87,258 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 80,650 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 80,639 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre is under inflated

Nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2021 73,966 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 73,966 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 71,834 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 68,697 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 66,560 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 66,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 62,968 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 59,008 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 53,786 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 44,477 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 35,444 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 27,871 miles

Nearside rear anti roll bar drop link as slight play in ball joint

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 24,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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HY08 WWJ is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HY08 WWJ, 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 HY08 WWJ registered?

HY08 WWJ is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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