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LR58 ZZU

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

152,102 mi
Last recorded152,102 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 ZZU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 152,102 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2024 151,876 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 147,495 miles

Engine service light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 147,461 miles

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

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

Engine service light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 145,490 miles

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

tested in wet conditions

Fail 21 Nov 2022 145,546 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

tested in wet conditions

Pass 6 Nov 2021 142,645 miles

Front windscreen washers weak

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

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

Offside rear brake caliper damp

Pass 28 Nov 2020 138,683 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 138,598 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 132,389 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2019 132,385 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 129,026 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 129,008 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

nearside rear anti-roll bar link is worn

nearside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2017 121,960 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

all rear suspension rubber bushes showing signs of deteriorating

offside rear outer plastic sill cover loose

Fail 7 Jun 2017 121,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

all rear suspension rubber bushes showing signs of deteriorating

offside rear outer plastic sill cover loose

Pass 9 Jun 2016 112,940 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring view

undertray fitted obscuring view

Fail 8 Jun 2016 112,939 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine cover fitted obscuring view

undertray fitted obscuring view

Pass 22 Sep 2015 108,246 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2014 95,415 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 85,764 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

unable to check rear seats and seat belts and boot area due to customers personal belongings.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 78,018 miles

rear tyres worn on edge

Fail 3 Oct 2012 78,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 27 Sep 2011 65,572 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

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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LR58 ZZU is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LR58 ZZU, 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 LR58 ZZU registered?

LR58 ZZU is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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