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WP08 HFR

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,132 mi
Last recorded105,132 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 HFR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 105,132 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Jul 2019 105,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 May 2018 95,473 miles

Offside Front drivers door check strap faulty

Fail 1 May 2018 95,473 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside 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)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge one area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle liner (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front drivers door check strap faulty

Pass 18 Apr 2017 83,375 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 61,648 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2016 61,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2015 59,097 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 48,759 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 34,662 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 34,662 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 28,744 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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WP08 HFR is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WP08 HFR, 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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WP08 HFR is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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