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YA08 FPP

2008 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,586 mi
Last recorded123,586 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 FPP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 123,586 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside side repeater damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2025 121,613 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 119,465 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front jack point area slight corrosion and undersealed

Fail 7 Jun 2024 119,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 23 May 2023 117,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 115,204 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 115,204 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 70,945 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 10 Jun 2021 70,945 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak

Pass 2 Jun 2020 99,214 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 90,593 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 90,592 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 80,886 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 75,327 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,842 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 54,932 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 49,829 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 27 May 2014 49,815 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 May 2013 37,663 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 8 May 2013 37,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front bumper insecure

Fail 22 May 2012 32,306 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2012 32,306 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 25,139 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 24,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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 FPP is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YA08 FPP, 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 FPP registered?

YA08 FPP is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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