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MA08 VCF

2008 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,247 mi
Last recorded77,247 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 VCF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 77,247 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 77,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 74,949 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 73,366 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 71,875 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 70,545 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 66,433 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 60,047 miles

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

Offside Front Marker bulb.

Fail 2 May 2019 60,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Marker bulb.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 54,971 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 48,434 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 48,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 42,635 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 36,472 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Apr 2014 30,599 miles

vehicle has had 2 front tyres /front pads/suspension links fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2013 25,008 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 19,331 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 14,598 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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MA08 VCF is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MA08 VCF, 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 MA08 VCF registered?

MA08 VCF is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is MA08 VCF safe to buy?

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