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T70 PMK

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

98,768 mi
Last recorded98,768 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT70 PMK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 98,768 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 98,768 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 97,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge also is cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s both on the inside of spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 97,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge also is cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s both on the inside of spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 95,369 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 93,101 miles

Front support member damaged

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 93,097 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front support member damaged

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 88,294 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 84,336 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 84,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 80,452 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 78,814 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 78,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Outline marker lamp not working n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 72,734 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 65,640 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f outer (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edges

Fail 6 Jan 2017 65,640 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f outer (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2016 56,329 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 52,474 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner and outer shoulder

Fail 8 Apr 2015 52,473 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner and outer shoulder

Pass 9 Apr 2014 46,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2014 46,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 40,813 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 40,811 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,982 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 34,926 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 34,926 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 28,786 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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T70 PMK is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 T70 PMK, 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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T70 PMK is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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