2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Volvo C70 MOT pass rate and common faults

963 MOT tests in 2024. 58.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time58.8%
Failed or needed repairs41.2%
Typical mileage at test106,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 963 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.4%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.2%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.4%
    53 marked dangerous
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.7%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.4%
  7. Position lamp: not working3.3%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    29 marked dangerous
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    30 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension24.9%
  2. Lights & electrics21.7%
  3. Brakes15.7%
  4. Tyres11.2%
  5. Body & chassis10.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  7. Steering3.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.5%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Volvo C70?

In 2024, 58.8% of 2008 Volvo C70 cars passed their MOT first time, across 963 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Volvo C70?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2008 Volvo C70 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).