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K16 MDM

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,070 mi
Last recorded144,070 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 MDM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 144,070 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight weathered (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 144,068 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount corroded and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight weathered (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 128,220 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 122,242 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 122,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 119,589 miles

Both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear in mounting areas corroded cannot be fully inspected due to covers fitted to underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 118,177 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear in mounting areas corroded cannot be fully inspected due to covers fitted to underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 118,177 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bushes of both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and badly cracked on inner tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear in mounting areas corroded cannot be fully inspected due to covers fitted to underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped in zone A of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 116,055 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 116,052 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 114,245 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 101,213 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 101,213 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 84,795 miles

Front brake discs worn on inner surface. Unable to see inner brake pads clearly.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 73,612 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamp. Not effecting beam pattern.

Front brake discs lipped.

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 73,570 miles

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

Condensation in nearside headlamp. Not effecting beam pattern.

Front brake discs lipped.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 58,193 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 58,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 54,652 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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K16 MDM is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 K16 MDM, 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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K16 MDM is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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