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SM08 ZZS

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,634 mi
Last recorded87,634 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 ZZS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 87,634 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 82,993 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 76,870 miles

Offside Front Headlamp intensity, slightly less than nearside.

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough Steering slightly rough, possibly strut top? (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 71,310 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 59,383 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 50,593 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 50,593 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 42,659 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 42,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 35,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 28,499 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

very slight lump in offside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 19 May 2011 21,691 miles

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

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

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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SM08 ZZS is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SM08 ZZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM08 ZZS registered?

SM08 ZZS is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is SM08 ZZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 ZZS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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