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LW53 LYN

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,267 mi
Last recorded83,267 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 LYN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 83,267 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing but not effecting the operation (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise little reserve travel on the hand brake lever

Nearside Front head lamp conensated

Fail 9 Feb 2026 83,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little to no effort n/s 127% low o/s 34% (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing but not effecting the operation (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

advise little reserve travel on the hand brake lever

Nearside Front head lamp conensated

Offside Front inner wing insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2025 81,612 miles

Nearside Front Inner rim of the wheel has been welded

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall starting to show signs of failure small splits (WOULD ADVISE REPLACEMENT) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 81,611 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low not adjusted due to leveller inop (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner rim of the wheel has been welded

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall starting to show signs of failure small splits (WOULD ADVISE REPLACEMENT) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 75,866 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 75,865 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 72,157 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 72,157 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 69,191 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have some edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 69,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have some edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 66,945 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyre outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 66,945 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyre outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 64,723 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 64,688 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror type (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 60,485 miles

Nearside nsf front outer marker inop

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 60,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside nsf front outer marker inop

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 49,862 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 43,292 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 43,292 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 39,492 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 38,407 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 38,407 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre age related cracking and cuts in tread

Pass 10 Apr 2014 36,982 miles

Both front wheels and nearside rear wheel have slightly distorted bead rims

Offside door mirror outter casing slightly damaged

Offside rear tyre wearing badly on inside edge

Pass 17 Apr 2013 35,255 miles

Both sides rear pads wearing low

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside door mirror outter casing is slightly damaged

Offside rear tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

Pass 16 Apr 2012 27,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 20,762 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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LW53 LYN is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LW53 LYN, 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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LW53 LYN is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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