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SG08 LOJ

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,352 mi
Last recorded95,352 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 LOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 95,352 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Light intensity slightly reduced

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering rack and other components appear to be coated in engine oil

Fail 22 Feb 2023 95,352 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Light intensity slightly reduced

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering rack and other components appear to be coated in engine oil

Pass 25 Feb 2022 92,188 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rad support corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2021 89,802 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 88,314 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 84,542 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 81,191 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f tyre damaged in sidewall and worn uneven

n/s/r bump stop broken

Fail 15 Nov 2018 81,189 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s/f tyre damaged in sidewall and worn uneven

n/s/r bump stop broken

Pass 4 Nov 2017 72,255 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 3 Nov 2017 72,255 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front pitted[inside surface] (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear pitted[inside surface] (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 8 Nov 2016 64,641 miles

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

Fail 7 Nov 2016 64,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 6 Nov 2015 57,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 57,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 49,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs pitted

front brake pads half way worn

Fail 27 Oct 2014 49,732 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs pitted

front brake pads half way worn

Pass 13 Nov 2013 41,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs pitted

Fail 13 Nov 2013 41,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Nov 2012 35,778 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 35,281 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 25,488 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 LOJ is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG08 LOJ, 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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SG08 LOJ is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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