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YD08 MHV

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,073 mi
Last recorded88,073 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 MHV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 88,073 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 79,868 miles

BOTH rear wheels slight distortion

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel (1.1.6 (d))

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Fail 27 Jun 2018 79,811 miles

Emissions not tested very low oil cambelt history not known customer declined test (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

BOTH rear wheels slight distortion

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel (1.1.6 (d))

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2017 67,114 miles

Nearside Mirror glass broken

Fail 24 Jun 2017 67,018 miles

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

Nearside Mirror glass broken

Pass 21 Jun 2016 59,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2015 53,177 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2014 46,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No smoke detected diesel particulate filter fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2014 46,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No smoke detected diesel particulate filter fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 39,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 32,104 miles

Diesel particulate filter fitted No smoke detected

Fail 1 May 2012 32,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Diesel particulate filter fitted No smoke detected

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2011 24,672 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 24,552 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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YD08 MHV is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YD08 MHV, 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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YD08 MHV is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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