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NC57 VXS

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,101 mi
Last recorded108,101 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC57 VXS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 108,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 104,543 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S and N/S rear brake flexy ferrules from center brake pipes. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 104,541 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S and N/S rear brake flexy ferrules from center brake pipes. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 97,947 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 97,890 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))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 87,792 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 73,594 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 69,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 64,949 miles

Nearside Front lower arm,rear bush worn with play

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge-just legal

long hand brake

Fail 17 Jun 2019 64,932 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drum stick to track rod end.tread gone ? track rod end or drum stick (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 / 45 zr 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front lower arm,rear bush worn with play

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge-just legal

long hand brake

Pass 31 May 2018 59,305 miles

Offside Front tyre wear on the inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,312 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine bay covers obscuring some items

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly out of shape on inside edge 235/45/17

offside rear tyre wearing slightly out of shape on inside edge 235/45/17

under trays obscuring some items

Pass 13 Jun 2016 49,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 235/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 235/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 44,505 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake discs corrodded+lipped

Pass 10 Jun 2015 44,505 miles

brake discs corrodded+lipped

Pass 18 Jun 2014 39,629 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/r nail not repairable

Fail 10 Jun 2014 39,570 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/r nail not repairable

Pass 12 Jun 2013 35,531 miles

both front tyres wearing on iner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2012 30,736 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 28,826 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 25,581 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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NC57 VXS is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NC57 VXS, 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 NC57 VXS registered?

NC57 VXS is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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