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L9 GCL

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

61,958 mi
Last recorded61,958 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 GCL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 61,958 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 61,738 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 61,734 miles

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

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing x4 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2019 59,988 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 57,121 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 57,121 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 51,747 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 47,166 miles

mil light on

Fail 26 Sep 2016 47,165 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

mil light on

Pass 26 Sep 2015 40,307 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 40,307 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 35,501 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 35,501 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 30,543 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 30,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 26,205 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 27 Aug 2011 20,346 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 20,344 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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L9 GCL is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L9 GCL, 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 L9 GCL registered?

L9 GCL is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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