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YC08 YGX

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,918 mi
Last recorded113,918 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 YGX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 113,918 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 113,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear mounting bush has excess play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear mounting bush has excess play (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 84,731 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 84,729 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 13 Apr 2016 64,614 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 64,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 60,585 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 17 Nov 2014 51,982 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 51,982 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 48,541 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 41,748 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 37,373 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,237 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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YC08 YGX is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YC08 YGX, 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 YC08 YGX registered?

YC08 YGX is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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