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WF08 YUO

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,400 mi
Last recorded145,400 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 YUO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 145,400 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 145,400 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment o/s/r caliper (1.1.6 (c))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f inner steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Outline marker lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 138,367 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 138,365 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 133,837 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 133,837 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering rack link arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 125,032 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 105,121 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 97,564 miles

O/S/R N/S/R BRAKE HOSE RUBBER OUTER CASING DETERIORATED

Offside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

engine cover fitted also damaged

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2016 97,551 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)

O/S/R N/S/R BRAKE HOSE RUBBER OUTER CASING DETERIORATED

Offside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

engine cover fitted also damaged

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 90,954 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 90,868 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 83,367 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 75,311 miles

near side front wheel rim damaged on inside

off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Apr 2012 69,915 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 69,793 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 63,084 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 63,084 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 YUO is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WF08 YUO, 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 YUO is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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