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AA08 JUT

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,931 mi
Last recorded168,931 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 JUT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 168,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all connections throughout (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Underbody corrosion throughout

Pass 27 Feb 2024 160,605 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sills - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 151,339 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened throughout (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 140,322 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement multiple arms/bushes throughout rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 140,322 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement multiple arms/bushes throughout rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 130,135 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 129,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 120,939 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 110,116 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 109,628 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 97,596 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 87,738 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 87,336 miles

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

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)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 78,076 miles

Nearside Front slight wear on sidewall of tyre

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 69,861 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 69,420 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2014 61,829 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 61,644 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 52,553 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 44,434 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 34,651 miles

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

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

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 JUT is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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