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NG08 PKA

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,772 mi
Last recorded105,772 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 PKA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 105,772 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 105,753 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 102,665 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Sep 2023 101,103 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Sep 2022 98,821 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 98,793 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2021 95,259 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 92,399 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 92,377 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 85,189 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 77,846 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 77,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

OSF tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Apr 2017 72,370 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 72,370 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 64,729 miles

parking brake travel high

Pass 20 Apr 2015 56,159 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 50,375 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 50,375 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,621 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,254 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,568 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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NG08 PKA is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NG08 PKA, 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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NG08 PKA is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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