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LO08 KWP

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,785 mi
Last recorded113,785 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 KWP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 113,785 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 100,417 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 100,255 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 87,264 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn on inner edge, and cuts on edge but not through to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 87,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn on inner edge, and cuts on edge but not through to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 74,500 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 74,325 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE EXSSIVLY (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 63,130 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 63,130 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 59,567 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 59,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wish bone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wish bone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 56,045 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2019 53,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 53,264 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 53,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 50,550 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 50,542 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 45,725 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

service light on

Fail 23 Dec 2017 45,725 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

service light on

Pass 8 Dec 2016 38,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear both tyres perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight brake judder

Pass 11 Dec 2015 36,315 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2015 34,809 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 32,204 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 29,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 26,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LO08 KWP is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LO08 KWP, 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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LO08 KWP is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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