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YB08 HDV

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,015 mi
Last recorded108,015 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 HDV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 108,015 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2021 93,699 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner securing by zip ties (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

front both tyre inner edges wearing

handbrake reserve travel

items in rear seats unable test seatbelts

Fail 5 Oct 2021 93,699 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both side mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner securing by zip ties (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

front both tyre inner edges wearing

handbrake reserve travel

items in rear seats unable test seatbelts

Pass 2 Nov 2020 81,012 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2019 80,864 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 79,631 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slightly deteriorated/ damp

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

steering ramp damp

Fail 25 Oct 2018 79,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 56,194 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 49,553 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 40,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre has small cut to sidewall.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 40,544 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has small cut to sidewall.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 35,046 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 30,258 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 30,253 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 24,898 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 20,566 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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YB08 HDV is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB08 HDV, 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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YB08 HDV is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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