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SJ08 GPX

2008 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,986 mi
Last recorded134,986 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 GPX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 134,986 miles

rear floor panel slightly corroded but not excessive

Pass 28 Feb 2022 123,500 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 114,574 miles

front pads

Fail 22 Feb 2021 114,570 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbones both sides(rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front pads

Pass 28 Feb 2020 109,000 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 102,415 miles

child seat fitted to rear

n/s/r anti roll bar linkage gaitor split

slight oil staining on steering rack

Fail 12 Feb 2019 102,415 miles

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

child seat fitted to rear

n/s/r anti roll bar linkage gaitor split

slight oil staining on steering rack

Pass 6 Feb 2018 99,762 miles

Offside Rear Unable to check operation of O/S/R seatbelt due to child seat in car

Pass 8 Feb 2017 95,843 miles

Child seat fitted to O/s/r seat - belt and seat not tested.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe. (7.1.2)

Small stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 6 Feb 2017 95,842 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Child seat fitted to O/s/r seat - belt and seat not tested.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe. (7.1.2)

Small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 91,141 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 86,690 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 81,658 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 75,810 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 75,810 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 69,994 miles

Both rear bump stops cracking

N/S/F inner drive shaft boot split

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 10 Feb 2012 69,994 miles

Both rear bump stops cracking

N/S/F inner drive shaft boot split

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

front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 6 May 2011 53,722 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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SJ08 GPX is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SJ08 GPX, 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 SJ08 GPX registered?

SJ08 GPX is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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