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S55 BGM

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,866 mi
Last recorded101,866 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 BGM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 101,866 miles

Offside Front slight play in lower suspension arm rear bush

Fail 31 Dec 2021 101,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2021 99,610 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2021 99,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 96,507 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged All Tyres 235/45r17 97w Pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 89,730 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 83,638 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 83,477 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 73,867 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre slighty misshaped

engine covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 61,433 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 51,892 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 51,892 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,281 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,954 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 27,278 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,278 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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S55 BGM is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S55 BGM, 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 S55 BGM registered?

S55 BGM is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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