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HY58 OBR

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,355 mi
Last recorded109,355 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 OBR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 109,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 102,585 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 102,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 97,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 91,031 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 84,181 miles

nearside wing mirror glass is missing

Pass 9 Dec 2019 76,986 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 67,690 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 56,361 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 46,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 40,370 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 32,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine service required message on display

offside front wiper blade starting to smear

Pass 1 Oct 2013 25,153 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 20,114 miles

Advise rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 14,484 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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HY58 OBR is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 HY58 OBR, 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 HY58 OBR registered?

HY58 OBR is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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