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AA08 JUW

2008 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,368 mi
Last recorded66,368 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 JUW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2023 66,368 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault c/w ANTI SKID LAMP (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake insecure flexy hose not clipped and fouling other items (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ns and os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking Brake efficiency 19%

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Pass 23 Sep 2021 65,974 miles

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

front inner brake pads starting to get low

rear brake disc corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2020 65,854 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 65,854 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 65,344 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 65,338 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 63,127 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 61,895 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr tyre crack between tread

Fail 21 Jun 2017 61,859 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr tyre crack between tread

Pass 4 Jun 2016 60,014 miles

nsr tyre perished

Fail 4 Jun 2016 60,014 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

nsr tyre perished

Pass 29 May 2015 57,855 miles

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

nsf tyre close to the legal limit

osf tyre close to the legal limit

Pass 31 May 2014 55,228 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 52,288 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 75,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Apr 2013 75,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 May 2012 47,787 miles

front wipers are slightly smeary.

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

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

osr tyre is worn very low on inner edge.

Fail 28 May 2012 47,747 miles

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

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

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

front wipers are slightly smeary.

osr tyre is worn very low on inner edge.

Pass 26 May 2011 33,974 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 JUW is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JUW, 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 JUW is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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