MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,211 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MIL lamp on
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
The vehicle suspension has been lowered
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Position lamp not working Off side and near side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Automotive belts deteriorated
Front Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MIL lamp on
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
The vehicle suspension has been lowered
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn bald on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
non standard suspension fitted all round car very low.
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment handbrake lever (1.1.6 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn bald on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
non standard suspension fitted all round car very low.
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
non- standard suspension fitted at time of re-test.car very low all round.
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
long travel on parking brake lever
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
both rear suspension bumpstops broken
nearside front and nearside rear inner wheel rims damaged and holding tyre out of shape
nearside front tyre worn inner edge near bald
offside rear tyre worn inner edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear could not excess rear seats
emissions not detected at test
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear could not excess rear seats
emissions not detected at test
There are two large dents to the rear floor pan on both sides. This has slightly damaged the fuel pipes but there ok and secure still.
front pads worn
no oil level dipstick in engine
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
chips in windscreen
front tyres wearing on inside shoulders
chips in windscreen
front tyres wearing on inside shoulders
How Reliable is the Volvo C70?
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RV08 HGN is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 RV08 HGN, 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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RV08 HGN is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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