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NM08 NYO

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,442 mi
Last recorded105,442 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 NYO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 105,442 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 105,442 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2025 101,019 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 97,279 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 97,279 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 93,589 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Slight blow from exhaust (front section)

Pass 7 Feb 2022 88,925 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 83,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Fail 1 Feb 2021 83,564 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 6 Feb 2020 78,391 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 73,150 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 67,224 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 60,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a screw in the tread

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 54,273 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 54,273 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 47,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 47,205 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 41,110 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 41,110 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 34,294 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Feb 2012 28,016 miles

Both rear tyres have stepped tread on inner edges

Fail 7 Feb 2012 28,016 miles

Both rear tyres have stepped tread on inner edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 21,603 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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NM08 NYO is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NM08 NYO, 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 NM08 NYO registered?

NM08 NYO is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is NM08 NYO safe to buy?

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