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OV08 WYG

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,527 mi
Last recorded137,527 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 WYG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 137,527 miles
Fail 23 May 2026 137,441 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 132,836 miles

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

side covers fitted

under body corrosion

Pass 22 May 2024 126,036 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underbody surface corrosion

Fail 21 May 2024 126,020 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underbody surface corrosion

Pass 2 May 2023 120,837 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 116,265 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 114,101 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 112,979 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 106,552 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 96,227 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp scratch to the side

Fail 26 Apr 2018 96,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge worn Bold 235/45R17 97W Bridgestone (4.1.E.1)

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp scratch to the side

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge worn bold ASAP ***Strong*** Advisory (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 85,051 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 85,050 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc CV Gaiter Split (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 75,253 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2016 75,253 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under tray fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 65,191 miles

Crack to offside of front screen

Pass 16 Apr 2014 52,864 miles

FRont No plate cracked

Offside repeator lens missing(damaged)

Pass 3 May 2013 44,632 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 36,895 miles

Front screen cracked on offside edge..

Pass 13 May 2011 28,133 miles

play in steering rack

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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OV08 WYG is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol 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 OV08 WYG, 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 OV08 WYG registered?

OV08 WYG is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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The MOT history for OV08 WYG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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