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YK08 VMV

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,415 mi
Last recorded134,415 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 VMV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 134,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 126,943 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 126,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 122,539 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 122,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 117,832 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Dec 2021 115,506 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 115,505 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 112,726 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 108,873 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 108,873 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 102,534 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 102,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 96,468 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 91,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 82,403 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 74,147 miles

Both rear bump stops perished.

Both rear tyres scrubbing inside edge.

Coolant level low.

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

O/S/F Marker light inop.

O/S/F Wishbone rear bush deteriorating.

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

Oil leak on engine.

Pass 8 Mar 2014 64,645 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 64,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 53,314 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre edge of tread not repairable

Fail 16 Mar 2013 53,314 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre edge of tread not repairable

Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,697 miles

nsf wheel kerbed

Pass 25 Mar 2011 25,212 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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YK08 VMV is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YK08 VMV, 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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YK08 VMV is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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