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SV08 POH

2008 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,526 mi
Last recorded74,526 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 POH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 74,526 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 74,526 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both front headlamps (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim too high both front headlamps (1.8)

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

Offside Rear condensation in light unit

Rear both rear tyres inner shoulder wear

Pass 18 Nov 2016 69,635 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 69,635 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 69,615 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre-uneven tread wear

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 64,250 miles

Offside Rear o s rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall & is worn on inner edge

engine covers & under trays

Fail 24 Sep 2015 64,249 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear o s rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall & is worn on inner edge

engine covers & under trays

Pass 26 Sep 2014 46,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 46,759 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Apr 2014 40,890 miles

n/s/f skirt/wing damaged

o/s/f mirror damaged

o/s/r quarter/tail lamp damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2014 40,890 miles

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

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

n/s/f skirt/wing damaged

o/s/f mirror damaged

o/s/r quarter/tail lamp damaged

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 25 Mar 2013 37,180 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 28,928 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011

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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SV08 POH is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SV08 POH, 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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SV08 POH is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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