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YE08 YRJ

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,302 mi
Last recorded137,302 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 YRJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 137,302 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 130,785 miles

Offside Front Outer CV boot slight cracking

Under trays/seal covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Jul 2022 130,777 miles

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot slight cracking

Under trays/seal covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Jul 2021 126,763 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 126,762 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 117,552 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 117,550 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 107,691 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 107,691 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 96,925 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 96,925 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 89,928 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 89,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 83,146 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 83,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 75,080 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 65,064 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 56,789 miles

exhaust emmisions to clean to register

Pass 25 Apr 2013 55,831 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 38,515 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 38,515 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 27,544 miles

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

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

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 YRJ is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YE08 YRJ, 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 YRJ registered?

YE08 YRJ is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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