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AA08 JSZ

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,865 mi
Last recorded106,865 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 JSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2020 106,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides affected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides affected. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 102,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 90,627 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 89,703 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 86,828 miles

exhaust rusty

small exhaust leak from flexi pipe

Fail 18 May 2018 86,828 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

exhaust rusty

small exhaust leak from flexi pipe

Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,843 miles

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Fail 20 Apr 2017 76,839 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Pass 28 Apr 2016 67,920 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 59,977 miles

nsr osr shocker covers loose

Pass 9 Apr 2014 50,289 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 50,289 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 41,876 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 33,244 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 25,827 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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AA08 JSZ is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AA08 JSZ, 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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AA08 JSZ is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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