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LR08 YWW

2008 Volvo C70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,300 mi
Last recorded173,300 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 YWW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 173,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jun 2022 165,809 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 154,093 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 154,090 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 133,787 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 133,787 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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 Wing mirror glass missing, no view to the rear

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 133,139 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 133,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 123,518 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2017 107,333 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2016 90,592 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2016 90,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2015 72,699 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limit

nearside front and rear tyres have damage to inner sidewalls

Fail 3 Mar 2015 72,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limit

nearside front and rear tyres have damage to inner sidewalls

Pass 22 Mar 2014 60,995 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 49,942 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 38,049 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,227 miles

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

off side front coil spring has object on coil

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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LR08 YWW is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LR08 YWW, 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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LR08 YWW is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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