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L30 NOU

2008 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,518 mi
Last recorded142,518 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 NOU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 142,518 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all around (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 142,516 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2,both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all around (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 134,337 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 134,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 131,199 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 123,634 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 115,973 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 115,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 107,554 miles

Slight feathering to the N/S/R tyre

Fail 14 Jan 2015 107,554 miles

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

O/S/F tyre is getting low on 3mm

Slight feathering to the N/S/R tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2014 99,025 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 99,022 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 92,204 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner of tread

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Jul 2013 92,200 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner of tread

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2012 74,757 miles

both front outer tyres walls have some deep cuts

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2011 55,139 miles

Front 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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L30 NOU is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L30 NOU, 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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L30 NOU is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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