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FG58 VWE

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,231 mi
Last recorded109,231 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 VWE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 109,231 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 103,501 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 94,504 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 86,064 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 86,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2014 77,673 miles

nsf tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2013 69,208 miles

brake padal slightly spongy

Fail 20 Jul 2012 60,428 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 60,428 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 50,335 miles

wiperblades smearing slightly to n/s

Fail 22 Nov 2011 50,334 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

wiperblades smearing slightly to n/s

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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FG58 VWE is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FG58 VWE, 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 FG58 VWE registered?

FG58 VWE is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is FG58 VWE safe to buy?

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