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WF08 ZCV

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,073 mi
Last recorded100,073 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 ZCV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 100,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 92,621 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 92,621 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside tread also side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 88,062 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 84,123 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2018 84,119 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2016 72,787 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 60,465 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 60,465 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 57,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disc sligt lip

Pass 22 Jan 2015 57,538 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disc sligt lip

Pass 16 Jan 2014 34,876 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 34,876 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 May 2013 32,820 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre slight cracking on sidewall

Fail 1 May 2012 26,151 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2012 26,151 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 May 2011 20,044 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2011 20,044 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZCV is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,400cc 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 ZCV, 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 ZCV registered?

WF08 ZCV is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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The MOT history for WF08 ZCV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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