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RA58 GWP

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,268 mi
Last recorded150,268 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA58 GWP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 150,268 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 145,066 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both steering tie rod ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light not working o/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 145,028 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal travel to the floor (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pedal travel to the floor (1.2.1 (g))

Brake servo defective or ineffective brake padel travel to the floor (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both steering tie rod ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light not working o/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 140,266 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front tie rods have slight play ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seat child seat fitted ()

Fail 28 Nov 2023 140,213 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyers low/cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front tie rods have slight play ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seat child seat fitted ()

Pass 30 Nov 2022 135,564 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 128,739 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 124,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 120,018 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 111,660 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 100,773 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 90,228 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 90,228 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 79,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 67,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 67,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 53,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Not able to check front inner brake pads for wear due to brake caliper obscuring view

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 42,572 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 31,851 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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RA58 GWP is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RA58 GWP, 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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RA58 GWP is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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