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RV08 HHG

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,883 mi
Last recorded125,883 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 HHG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 125,883 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake has little effort

Pass 18 May 2019 116,563 miles

Handbrake could do with slight adjustment

Slight crack in windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 18 May 2019 116,563 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Handbrake could do with slight adjustment

Slight crack in windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 30 Apr 2018 106,976 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 106,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear tyres on 1.6mm + bald on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2017 97,981 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 12 Apr 2016 91,298 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP NOT WORKING

Fail 11 Apr 2016 91,298 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,841 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 83,837 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 74,235 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 62,029 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,026 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,549 miles

Offside Front 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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RV08 HHG is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HHG, 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 HHG is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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