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SD08 DWY

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,838 mi
Last recorded94,838 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 DWY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 94,838 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 94,818 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 88,246 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 86,726 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 85,184 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 83,787 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 81,995 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 80,171 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 80,171 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 77,914 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 77,914 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 77,908 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 72,899 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 72,874 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 67,971 miles

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

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

welded plate to exhaust dpf

Pass 26 Mar 2016 62,096 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 57,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 52,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn close to legal limit and bald on inner edges

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 47,734 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 40,511 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,395 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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SD08 DWY is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SD08 DWY, 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 SD08 DWY registered?

SD08 DWY is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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