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YG58 ESY

2008 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,497 mi
Last recorded59,497 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 ESY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 59,497 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 59,497 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 57,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device missing

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 57,609 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in central pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device missing

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 53,562 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 53,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Suspect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 48,252 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 42,501 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 10 Sep 2020 42,145 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front corner damage

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nsf+osf ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nsr+osr (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 42,145 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front corner damage

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nsf+osf ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nsr+osr (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 40,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front corner damage

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 40,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front corner damage

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 38,431 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

both nearside and offside front and nearside rear tyres under inflated

both nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated and under inflated

Fail 19 Oct 2018 38,431 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

both nearside and offside front and nearside rear tyres under inflated

both nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

nearside front outer position lamp inoperative

offside rear tyre deteriorated and under inflated

parking brake imbalanced, nearside slow to apply

Pass 7 Oct 2017 36,122 miles

Nearside Front tyre damage (cut ) but not exposing cords

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre plus slight bind ()

Fail 30 Sep 2017 36,072 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre damage (cut ) but not exposing cords

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre plus slight bind ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 33,381 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has minor cuts but not exposing cord

under body trays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2016 33,381 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre has minor cuts but not exposing cord

under body trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 30,842 miles

Nearside Rear Inner spiting to n/s rear tyre side wall, tyre poor condition.

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 28,325 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 25,263 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 25,263 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 22,525 miles

offside rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2012 22,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre at legal limit 1.6mm

offside rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2011 17,620 miles

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

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

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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YG58 ESY is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YG58 ESY, 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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YG58 ESY is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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