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HY08 WWO

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

146,077 mi
Last recorded146,077 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 WWO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 146,077 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 126,870 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

n/s/f headlight has condensation on the inside

o/s/r and n/s/r upper shock absorber casings adrift

Fail 18 Feb 2020 126,870 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/r 235/40/r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s/r inop fit new festoon bulb at time of test (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

n/s/f headlight has condensation on the inside

o/s/r and n/s/r upper shock absorber casings adrift

Pass 22 Feb 2019 115,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush support broken, to no affect. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 115,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick binding. Disc very rusty. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush support broken, to no affect. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 106,319 miles

both rear shock absorber outer casings adrift

condensation in n/s/f headlight

Fail 28 Sep 2017 106,319 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f inner (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/f outer cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s/f dip and main (1.8.A.1b)

both rear shock absorber outer casings adrift

condensation in n/s/f headlight

Pass 28 Sep 2016 98,512 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

condensation in headlight lenses

Fail 27 Sep 2016 98,509 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/f inner drive boot (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers inop lack of water top up (8.2.3)

condensation in headlight lenses

Pass 28 Sep 2015 90,447 miles

front tyres on limit

headlights cracked

oil leak

play in both rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 23 Sep 2014 80,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s headlamp condensated and slightly damaged. Not effecting the beam pattern at this time

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s headlamp condensated and slightly damaged. Not effecting the beam pattern at this time

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2014 80,718 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s headlamp condensated and slightly damaged. Not effecting the beam pattern at this time

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s headlamp condensated and slightly damaged. Not effecting the beam pattern at this time

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2013 67,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S door mirror damaged

N/S headlamp condensated, Not effecting beam pattern at this time

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2013 67,275 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S door mirror damaged

N/S headlamp condensated, Not effecting beam pattern at this time

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 51,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has damage to the inner sidewall.

Fail 13 Aug 2012 51,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has damage to the inner sidewall.

Pass 10 May 2011 29,611 miles

Oil leak

emission to clean for smoke tester to read

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread and wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre on 3mm tread

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 WWO is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WWO, 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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HY08 WWO is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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