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MW08 HKV

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,095 mi
Last recorded135,095 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 HKV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 135,095 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 126,909 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 121,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 119,006 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 118,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 115,941 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 110,296 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 110,288 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 105,488 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 105,488 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 98,319 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 87,653 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 87,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,040 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 80,038 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 73,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 73,819 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 62,606 miles

o/s rear tyre on legal limit, recommend replacing.

tow bar and socket checked and tested, all ak and working, tow ball not fitted at time of test.

Fail 1 Feb 2013 62,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre on legal limit, recommend replacing.

tow bar and socket checked and tested, all ak and working, tow ball not fitted at time of test.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 46,667 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 44,549 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 44,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MW08 HKV is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MW08 HKV, 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 MW08 HKV registered?

MW08 HKV is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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