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P31 ARO

2008 Volvo C70

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,979 mi
Last recorded106,979 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 ARO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 106,979 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 106,978 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 106,974 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 105,970 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 105,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 101,825 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 97,384 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 90,751 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 81,327 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 76,623 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 68,891 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 60,786 miles

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

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2016 52,644 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear shock absorberdust cover insecure

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

Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

all wheels slightly buckled in inner rims

Pass 27 Jul 2015 42,560 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2015 42,560 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2014 33,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside raer tyre out of shape on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 28,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 28,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 23,326 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 18,269 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 18,269 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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P31 ARO is a 2008 Volvo C70 in White 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 P31 ARO, 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 P31 ARO registered?

P31 ARO is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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