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TL55 TML

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,376 mi
Last recorded135,376 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTL55 TML
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 135,376 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 132,831 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 132,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 129,953 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 129,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 124,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 124,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 114,284 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 114,284 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 107,543 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 99,706 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 99,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2017 91,064 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 91,063 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 83,987 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 83,987 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 77,018 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 76,949 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 71,222 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 55,227 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 45,594 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 35,435 miles

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

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

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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TL55 TML is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TL55 TML, 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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TL55 TML is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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