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WG08 YVR

2008 Volvo C70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,124 mi
Last recorded154,124 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 YVR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 154,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 141,129 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2023 141,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 134,305 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear rear heatshield above exhaust slightly insecure but still attached

Fail 7 Oct 2022 134,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear rear heatshield above exhaust slightly insecure but still attached

sill + underbody covers not allowing access to some testable items

Pass 18 Oct 2021 123,196 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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 1 Oct 2020 114,534 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 114,533 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2019 113,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 113,732 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 107,037 miles

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

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 20 Oct 2017 91,287 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near limit (2.4.G.2)

osf washer jet high on screen

Fail 20 Oct 2017 91,287 miles

Central Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near limit (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osf washer jet high on screen

Pass 28 Oct 2016 70,252 miles

Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pinion (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 70,252 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working marker (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pinion (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 60,773 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around pinion (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 60,773 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side marker (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around pinion (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 55,296 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 47,111 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,625 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 31,365 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 31,208 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 YVR is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YVR, 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 YVR registered?

WG08 YVR is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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