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WF08 BSY

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,974 mi
Last recorded114,974 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 BSY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 114,974 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 109,002 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 103,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 98,184 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 91,142 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear brake pipe section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 83,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 76,784 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 75,108 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres stepped on inner edge and starting to perish

Fail 1 May 2019 75,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

offside and nearside rear tyres stepped on inner edge and starting to perish

Pass 25 Apr 2018 72,889 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease leaking past clips (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, outer protectors cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre side wall cracking

Fail 23 Apr 2018 72,889 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease leaking past clips (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, outer protectors cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre side wall cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2017 70,525 miles

Rear brake hose outer protectors cracking

front tyres bald on inside ,cuts in osf tyre side wall

front wipers slight smearing

osf inner cv boot leaking grease past clip

Pass 21 Apr 2016 67,533 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 67,533 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear discs worn

Fail 19 Apr 2016 67,533 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear discs worn

Pass 1 May 2015 61,224 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 61,199 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside front driving lamp not working

Pass 13 May 2014 55,344 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres worn on inside

nsr tyre worn on inside

Pass 22 Oct 2013 52,223 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 52,065 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 45,479 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on the inner tread

Pass 17 Oct 2011 38,633 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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WF08 BSY is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WF08 BSY, 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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WF08 BSY is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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