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SW57 KJZ

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,952 mi
Last recorded140,952 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 KJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 140,952 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 134,335 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 127,497 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 116,761 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2014 116,759 miles

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

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

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 102,814 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 86,667 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 70,209 miles

all 4 brakes discs slightly worn

Fail 7 Jul 2011 70,209 miles

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

all 4 brakes discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Dec 2010 64,667 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside side repeater slightly damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2010 64,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside side repeater slightly damaged

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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SW57 KJZ is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SW57 KJZ, 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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SW57 KJZ is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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