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WF08 YBJ

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,020 mi
Last recorded133,020 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 133,020 miles

Rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Fail 2 Feb 2019 133,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour Door mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 21 Jul 2017 115,638 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 115,506 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 96,961 miles

emissions too clean to test

Fail 22 Jul 2016 96,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

emissions too clean to test

Pass 17 Jul 2015 80,954 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 70,488 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,908 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 52,247 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,141 miles

Front 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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WF08 YBJ is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YBJ, 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 WF08 YBJ registered?

WF08 YBJ is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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The MOT history for WF08 YBJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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