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VE08 WKG

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

151,344 mi
Last recorded151,344 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 WKG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 151,344 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 151,344 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside headlamp damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 149,005 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 144,904 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 144,882 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2022 135,960 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 126,784 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 126,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 119,201 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 115,443 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 115,443 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 104,421 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 14 Jun 2018 104,420 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Jun 2017 90,853 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 90,852 miles

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

Front windscreen wipers deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing unevenly

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 83,155 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 74,196 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 64,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 64,280 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 54,048 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 43,462 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 34,075 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 33,859 miles

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

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)

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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VE08 WKG is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 VE08 WKG, 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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VE08 WKG is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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