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SG08 BCW

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

114,005 mi
Last recorded114,005 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 BCW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 114,005 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 114,004 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 108,695 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 108,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 102,236 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 102,223 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 96,327 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 96,327 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 94,184 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 88,770 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.83 mm to bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.80 mm to bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.31 mm to bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 88,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.83 mm to bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.80 mm to bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.31 mm to bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 63,963 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 62,895 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 62,889 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 56,830 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 51,288 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 51,288 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 45,501 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 45,501 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 38,684 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 38,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 30,783 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 24,249 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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SG08 BCW is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SG08 BCW, 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 SG08 BCW registered?

SG08 BCW is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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