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MR55 GUR

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,487 mi
Last recorded124,487 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR55 GUR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 124,487 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 124,481 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 119,745 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 107,191 miles

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 18 Jul 2023 92,398 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 90,753 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 90,753 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 88,721 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 87,463 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 87,161 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 86,300 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 85,599 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 84,586 miles

No smoke reading detected

Pass 12 Nov 2015 81,735 miles

oil level low

Pass 4 Nov 2014 75,126 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 62,473 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 49,668 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 40,512 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (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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MR55 GUR is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 MR55 GUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MR55 GUR registered?

MR55 GUR is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 November 2008.

Is MR55 GUR safe to buy?

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