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V123 MGP

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,498 mi
Last recorded98,498 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV123 MGP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 98,498 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking, Both side fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking, Both side rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 98,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking, Both side fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking, Both side rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 96,627 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 96,627 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 96,027 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 95,393 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 95,393 miles

Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2022 92,250 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 92,250 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 88,043 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 88,043 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 84,360 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 79,078 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 79,077 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arms Rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 72,812 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 68,148 miles

No emission readings

Fail 20 Mar 2017 68,148 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 62,954 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 50,905 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 50,905 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 41,789 miles

Wipers poor

Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,559 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 25,834 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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V123 MGP 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 V123 MGP, 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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What year was V123 MGP registered?

V123 MGP is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 November 2008.

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