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YF08 ZVS

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,471 mi
Last recorded118,471 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 ZVS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 118,471 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 102,715 miles

Front Upper suspension mounts are slightly stiff

Fail 13 Apr 2021 102,710 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper suspension mounts are slightly stiff

Pass 25 Mar 2020 90,537 miles

Front both front tyres are slightly wearing on the inner edges

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has slight damage

Fail 24 Mar 2020 90,537 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front tyres are slightly wearing on the inner edges

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has slight damage

Pass 18 Apr 2019 80,032 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 80,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened roller bearing top mounting damaged (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 78,759 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2017 75,558 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 73,173 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 73,172 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2015 70,483 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 67,808 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 67,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 58,425 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 May 2012 47,566 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 39,222 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2011 39,222 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YF08 ZVS is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YF08 ZVS, 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 YF08 ZVS registered?

YF08 ZVS is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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