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YA08 FPO

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,251 mi
Last recorded112,251 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 FPO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 112,251 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 111,234 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 108,659 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 106,985 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 106,983 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 105,596 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 91,043 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 79,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 79,096 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 70,304 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 70,304 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 59,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2015 59,712 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 53,047 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 44,802 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 37,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 37,176 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 28,135 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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YA08 FPO is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YA08 FPO, 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 YA08 FPO registered?

YA08 FPO is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YA08 FPO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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