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YC08 YHD

2008 Volvo C70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,796 mi
Last recorded150,796 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 YHD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 150,796 miles

Both rear tyres starting to feather on inner edges

Exhaust joints corroded

Nearside wing mirror glass slightly damaged

Windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2020 150,790 miles

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

Both rear tyres starting to feather on inner edges

Exhaust joints corroded

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

Nearside wing mirror glass slightly damaged

Play in offside front lower arm ball joint **STRONG ADVISE**

Windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2019 131,536 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low

Pass 25 Sep 2018 105,954 miles

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

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

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

heat shield loose

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2018 105,954 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

heat shield loose

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2017 98,958 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 97,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2016 90,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and slight damage to outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 90,123 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and slight damage to outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 80,397 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 65,430 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 65,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 58,820 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 54,463 miles

n/s/f tyre down to 3mm

o/s/f tyre down to 3mm

Pass 7 Jun 2011 45,190 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 YHD is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YC08 YHD, 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 YHD registered?

YC08 YHD is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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