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YE08 AZU

2008 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,052 mi
Last recorded136,052 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 AZU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 136,052 miles

Central Exhaust Fouling On Body Slightyly

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2025 135,818 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 135,197 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 133,840 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 120,637 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f slightly dim (4.1.4 (b))

secured bumper underside with 2 self tappers and 2washers

slight binding to o/s/r wheel has been hot

Fail 11 Apr 2019 120,637 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure fit new rubber to n/s/r (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f slightly dim (4.1.4 (b))

secured bumper underside with 2 self tappers and 2washers

slight binding to o/s/r wheel has been hot

Pass 10 Apr 2018 111,749 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel rims (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 111,749 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/r and n/s/r fit new bulbs at time of test 2 offset orange (1.4.A.2f)

Road wheel slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel rims (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 100,724 miles

front discs lipped

Fail 5 Apr 2017 100,219 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f inner boot (2.5.C.1a)

front discs lipped

Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 83,356 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb replaced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 66,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre has a cut to the outer wall but is not exposing cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,957 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2013 25,373 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 23,978 miles

both rear tyre worn on inner sides

Pass 30 Mar 2011 20,273 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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YE08 AZU is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YE08 AZU, 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 YE08 AZU registered?

YE08 AZU is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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