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WG08 EKV

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,170 mi
Last recorded89,170 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 89,170 miles

Nearside Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced gearbox mounting bolt missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both side inner surface worn (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under trays/covers fitted obscuring testable components

Fail 13 Jan 2026 89,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both side inner surface worn (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under trays/covers fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 9 Jan 2025 88,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 88,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 85,423 miles

some corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 12 Jan 2024 85,423 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 13 Jan 2023 82,271 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

front nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

some corrosion to exhaust system

some corrosion to suspension components

some wear to rear brake discs and pads

Pass 18 Jan 2022 78,169 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

Fail 17 Jan 2022 78,169 miles

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

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

Pass 18 Jan 2021 70,060 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 65,841 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 65,076 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 60,359 miles

Offside Front seat easy access mechanism inoperative

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

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

windscreen in poor condition

Fail 26 Feb 2018 60,359 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front seat easy access mechanism inoperative

Offside Front side marker lamp inoperative

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

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

windscreen in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2017 59,883 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 58,901 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 58,900 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,122 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 45,608 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 39,321 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 32,606 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 28,057 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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WG08 EKV 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 WG08 EKV, 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 WG08 EKV registered?

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

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