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PE08 AUK

2008 Volvo C70

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,766 mi
Last recorded157,766 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 AUK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 157,766 miles

Front brake discs scored and worn

Nearside Rear slight play in link arm

Offside Front lower arm rear bush worn

Fail 22 Oct 2018 157,625 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front brake discs scored and worn

Nearside Rear slight play in link arm

Offside Front lower arm rear bush worn

Pass 1 Nov 2017 131,373 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 131,373 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 89,819 miles

o/s/f tyre very low/ worn smooth inner edge/ close to cords and limits, n/s/f slight low, 235/40/18

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 12 May 2016 89,819 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s/f tyre very low/ worn smooth inner edge/ close to cords and limits, n/s/f slight low, 235/40/18

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 May 2015 78,939 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2015 78,939 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 52,207 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 51,660 miles

SCREEN BIT NOT EFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW

THE NS DIP BEAM PATTERN IS POOR

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Mar 2014 51,660 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

SCREEN BIT NOT EFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW

THE NS DIP BEAM PATTERN IS POOR

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 May 2013 47,751 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 42,020 miles

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

cuts to nearside rear tyre wall

park brake travel high

Pass 9 May 2011 35,627 miles

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

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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PE08 AUK is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PE08 AUK, 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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PE08 AUK is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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