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V1 UMP

2008 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,840 mi
Last recorded54,840 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 UMP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 54,840 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 49,164 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 41,476 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 40,929 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2023 40,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 39,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 39,170 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 38,163 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 37,150 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 34,968 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 31,704 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to feather on inside edges

Nearside Rear Tyre outer side wall starting to deteriorate (small splits appearing)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 31,704 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to feather on inside edges

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre outer side wall starting to deteriorate (small splits appearing)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 27,455 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 230,698 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 19,695 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 16,177 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 11,807 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2011 8,788 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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V1 UMP is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V1 UMP, 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 V1 UMP registered?

V1 UMP is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 October 2008.

Is V1 UMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V1 UMP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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