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PY08 BTU

2008 Volvo C70

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,530 mi
Last recorded137,530 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 BTU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 137,530 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 137,526 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 134,756 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 131,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 125,666 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 125,666 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 120,647 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 120,647 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hanger (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working marker light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015
Fail 16 Mar 2015 112,782 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 91,808 miles

Advise nearside rear brake slighly sticky.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 68,077 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 68,077 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 57,232 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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PY08 BTU is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PY08 BTU, 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 PY08 BTU registered?

PY08 BTU is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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