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WG08 EKR

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,243 mi
Last recorded138,243 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 EKR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 138,243 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 129,826 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 116,933 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 116,933 miles

Offside Front 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 Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 100,634 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 100,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 78,870 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 78,870 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 60,885 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Jul 2013 60,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

handbrake requires adjustment

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2012 46,436 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 37,744 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 31,530 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 31,528 miles

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

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

Nearside 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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WG08 EKR is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WG08 EKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG08 EKR registered?

WG08 EKR is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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The MOT history for WG08 EKR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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