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SB08 MKD

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

150,500 mi
Last recorded150,500 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 MKD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 150,500 miles

Engine oil dip stick broken.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system badly corroded.

Nearside Front Wing corroded.

Nearside Rear Body support bar corroded.

Nearside Rear Body support bar mounting bracket excessively corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Still clearing windscreen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing corroded.

Offside Rear Body support bar corroded.

Offside Rear Body support bar mounting bracket excessively corroded.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Park brake lever little reserve travel.

Fail 25 Feb 2026 150,481 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rack inner joint. (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system badly corroded.

Nearside Front Wing corroded.

Engine oil dip stick broken.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body support bar corroded.

Nearside Rear Body support bar mounting bracket excessively corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Still clearing windscreen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing corroded.

Offside Rear Body support bar corroded.

Offside Rear Body support bar mounting bracket excessively corroded.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake lever little reserve travel.

Pass 13 Mar 2025 144,269 miles

All exhaust system badly corroded.

Engine Oil dip stick broken.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body strengthening bar badly corroded.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Body strengthening bar badly corroded.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 144,269 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/18 95Y XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All exhaust system badly corroded.

Engine Oil dip stick broken.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body strengthening bar badly corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake caliper anti rattle spring missing.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Body strengthening bar badly corroded.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 137,919 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

dipstick broken

Fail 18 Jan 2024 137,888 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

dipstick broken

Fail 15 Dec 2023 137,633 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has slight split in centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 130,322 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

handbrake long travel

Fail 31 Oct 2022 130,052 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

handbrake long travel

Pass 9 Nov 2021 119,542 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 119,542 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2020 116,118 miles

General corrosion to underside subframes ans suspension components

Fail 7 Oct 2020 116,116 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside subframes ans suspension components

Pass 11 Sep 2019 112,129 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 112,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 106,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 106,694 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 98,563 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 98,563 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 90,869 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 82,791 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 82,791 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (7.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 73,681 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 73,681 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 73,681 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 64,814 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 64,814 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front 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 9 Apr 2013 55,278 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 43,927 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 35,365 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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SB08 MKD is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 SB08 MKD, 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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SB08 MKD is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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