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M12 WAB

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,733 mi
Last recorded99,733 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 WAB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 99,733 miles

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))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 87,276 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 76,917 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front condensation inside light unit(not affecting output or pattern)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 70,882 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 70,178 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear / o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pip union near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 70,174 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front inside of discs limited braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear / o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pip union near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 69,855 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 69,006 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 66,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge/tread bevelled. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge/tread bevelled.. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 62,559 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 59,556 miles

all tyres stepped and worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2017 59,556 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all tyres stepped and worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2016 51,737 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 38,723 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 35,128 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cut in sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2013 31,111 miles

NSF wheel rim dented inner edge

SRS warning light on

Fail 22 Feb 2012 25,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 25,847 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 21,330 miles

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

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

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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M12 WAB is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M12 WAB, 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 M12 WAB registered?

M12 WAB is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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