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LB08 OWZ

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,431 mi
Last recorded95,431 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 OWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 95,431 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 92,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 90,442 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 87,165 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 87,132 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 84,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 84,468 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down Has A Lot of Movement Top and Bottom, and Left to Right (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Arm Rear Bush Coming Away From Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Arm Rear Bush Coming Away From Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 82,487 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 82,481 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 80,181 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 77,171 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 73,752 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 71,420 miles

Both rear shock absorber foam bump stops perishing

Slight smear on front wiperblades

Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,245 miles

Nearside Front side marker lamp inop

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

emission too clean

Pass 4 Jul 2014 42,793 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 42,793 miles

Offside Front Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 34,650 miles

HAS A LOT OF UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING COLUMN, CAUSE NOT VISIBLE

Pass 3 Jul 2012 27,144 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 27,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 18,920 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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LB08 OWZ is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB08 OWZ, 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 LB08 OWZ registered?

LB08 OWZ is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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