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YG58 TJU

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,966 mi
Last recorded116,966 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 TJU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 116,966 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 113,346 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2022 105,771 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2021 99,769 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively signs of pads getting hot (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 99,769 miles

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

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively signs of pads getting hot (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 94,777 miles

n/s steering rack gaitor loose on rack

Pass 17 Dec 2018 81,455 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 75,089 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 68,926 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 68,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 60,399 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 56,169 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 56,125 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 53,058 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 48,578 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 43,594 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 43,594 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 37,044 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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YG58 TJU is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YG58 TJU, 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 TJU is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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