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ND08 MVU

2008 Volvo C70

Beige Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,863 mi
Last recorded97,863 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 MVU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 97,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (to flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (to flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2026 97,863 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))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (to flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (to flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2025 97,286 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

additive tank weeping at rear

Pass 3 Jan 2024 96,158 miles

Exhaust emissions only just met default limit for a pre 2008 turbo

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Undercarriage covered in underseal

Fail 3 Jan 2024 96,158 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust emissions only just met default limit for a pre 2008 turbo

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Undercarriage covered in underseal

Pass 12 Jan 2023 95,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Undercarriage covered in underseal

Fail 12 Jan 2023 95,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Undercarriage covered in underseal

Pass 14 Jan 2022 94,231 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 16 Feb 2021 92,600 miles

under body undersealed

Fail 15 Feb 2021 92,595 miles

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

under body undersealed

Pass 9 Nov 2019 88,616 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 88,608 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak dpf pressure hose split (8.2.2.1 (b))

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 ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive dpf fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 79,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 79,526 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 71,346 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 71,342 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 71,308 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2017 71,308 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 66,139 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 57,222 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 49,419 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,120 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 38,449 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,949 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 31,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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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ND08 MVU is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Beige with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ND08 MVU, 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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ND08 MVU is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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