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YB08 UBY

2008 Volvo C70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,704 mi
Last recorded189,704 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 UBY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 189,704 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all insides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 189,704 miles

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all insides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 171,231 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 171,231 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake binding excessively (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad and brake disc showing signs getting hot

Pass 11 Mar 2020 147,795 miles

Rear suspension has high negative camber

Pass 8 Mar 2019 133,440 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection

Pass 16 Oct 2017 112,254 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside sills (2.4.A.3)

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 6 Oct 2016 100,183 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEAR AND OFFSIDE, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front NEAR AND OFFSIDE tyres worn lower on the outer edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEAR AND OFFSIDE, worn (3.5.1i)

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

Rear NEAR AND OFFSIDE tyres worn lower on the inner edges

Fail 6 Oct 2016 100,183 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEAR AND OFFSIDE, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front NEAR AND OFFSIDE tyres worn lower on the outer edges

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26+19"floppy (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEAR AND OFFSIDE, worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear NEAR AND OFFSIDE tyres worn lower on the inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2015 84,650 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre shoulder wear

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

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

engine coverts and under trays fitted obscuring some components/parts of the vehicle

Fail 8 Oct 2015 84,650 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre shoulder wear

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

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

engine coverts and under trays fitted obscuring some components/parts of the vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2014 64,953 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight bend in nsr wheel

Pass 29 Oct 2013 51,788 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,471 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 43,617 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 36,117 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 UBY is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel 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 UBY, 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 YB08 UBY registered?

YB08 UBY is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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