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AB08 JCJ

2008 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

235,187 mi
Last recorded235,187 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 JCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 235,187 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 231,485 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 231,481 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 227,703 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 227,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 215,222 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 215,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 202,828 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 184,962 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 168,826 miles

Nearside mirror loose

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 168,826 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror loose

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 150,432 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 133,293 miles

coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 133,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 120,154 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 101,278 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 101,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2013 81,804 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 64,268 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 46,508 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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AB08 JCJ is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 100,062 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 XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB08 JCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB08 JCJ registered?

AB08 JCJ is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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