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MM08 APZ

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,863 mi
Last recorded113,863 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 APZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 113,863 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring some Components in the Engine Bay

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Pass 17 Mar 2022 101,856 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring some Components in the Engine Bay

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Fail 16 Mar 2022 101,853 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring some Components in the Engine Bay

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Pass 10 Mar 2021 92,691 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components in the Engine Bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge 235/45/17 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 92,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mount Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 97W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components in the Engine Bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge 235/45/17 97W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 86,335 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 85,205 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Light unit cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine aera (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission aera (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 85,203 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Light unit cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine aera (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission aera (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 79,997 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 74,027 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 66,630 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 54,340 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 43,628 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2014 43,621 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2013 36,789 miles

emissions to clean to test

Pass 7 Jun 2012 30,053 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 22,833 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 22,833 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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MM08 APZ is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 MM08 APZ, 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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MM08 APZ is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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