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NV08 FPY

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,491 mi
Last recorded130,491 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 FPY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 130,491 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

both headlamp lenses misted

light surface corrosion rear brake discs

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 21 Jul 2025 129,283 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 129,078 miles

surface corrosion rear suspension components

Pass 20 Jul 2023 128,498 miles

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

corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 18 Jul 2023 128,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 10 Apr 2021 127,889 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 128,175 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 127,255 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 124,258 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 105,261 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 87,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 87,813 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 78,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres wearing low on inner edges

emissions to clean too test

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

wet test

Pass 21 Jan 2014 63,219 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,864 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 42,767 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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NV08 FPY is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 NV08 FPY, 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 NV08 FPY registered?

NV08 FPY is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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