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SV08 ZWK

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,552 mi
Last recorded91,552 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 ZWK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 91,552 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 91,550 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 82,806 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 73,857 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 73,839 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 66,856 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear suspension corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2021 66,856 miles

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear suspension corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 61,471 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 61,471 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 51,358 miles

N/S/F head light aim image slight poor but still visible on screen

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 48,046 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 48,046 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 45,372 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2017 45,372 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2016 41,254 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 41,254 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 37,371 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 37,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 32,569 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inside

Fail 26 May 2014 32,569 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inside

Pass 16 Apr 2013 27,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 22,263 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 17,520 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 17,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 ZWK is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 ZWK, 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 ZWK is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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