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AB08 JCX

2008 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

211,809 mi
Last recorded211,809 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 JCX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 211,809 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 211,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 196,344 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 196,275 miles

Offside Direction indicator missing side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 178,895 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 159,419 miles

Nearside Front door damage

Pass 9 Dec 2021 147,211 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 140,585 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 133,045 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 133,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 116,017 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 106,165 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 94,354 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 93,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 93,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 77,787 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 67,000 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Feb 2013 56,939 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 56,939 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 34,407 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,425 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 JCX is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 JCX, 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 JCX registered?

AB08 JCX is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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