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RW08 CSW

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,935 mi
Last recorded140,935 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRW08 CSW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 140,935 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

difficulty opening bonet

Fail 9 Mar 2018 140,935 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

difficulty opening bonet

Pass 24 Mar 2017 131,846 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 119,143 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 105,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 Mar 2015 105,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Mar 2014 98,477 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 98,476 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 88,343 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 67,755 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 67,755 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres both castlated on inside shoulder

n/s/r tyre wearing inside shoulder

Pass 18 Mar 2011 55,846 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 55,846 miles

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

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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RW08 CSW is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RW08 CSW, 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 RW08 CSW registered?

RW08 CSW is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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