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RF57 EFK

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,841 mi
Last recorded179,841 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 EFK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 179,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 174,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 166,864 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 166,864 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 160,581 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 154,738 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 138,518 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 138,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 123,400 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 114,332 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES TEARING ON OUTER TREAD

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 114,300 miles

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES TEARING ON OUTER TREAD

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 104,128 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 104,128 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 93,990 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 93,990 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 81,856 miles

rear shocker casings deterioated

Pass 11 Jan 2013 76,449 miles

front tyres and o/s/r close to limit

rear pads

Pass 4 Jan 2012 70,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

rear shocker casings loose

Pass 10 Jan 2011 63,358 miles

rear tyres worn inner edge

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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RF57 EFK is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RF57 EFK, 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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RF57 EFK is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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