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AB08 JCY

2008 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

176,768 mi
Last recorded176,768 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 JCY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 176,768 miles

Engine covers and under trays on the vehicle.

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 176,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays on the vehicle.

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 173,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 173,674 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 170,236 miles

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking, Partial underseal applied

Pass 14 Feb 2023 166,446 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 163,030 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 157,778 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 157,778 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 151,928 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 142,317 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 136,215 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Over sills fitted

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 135,816 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Over sills fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 114,938 miles

Both wipers slightly smearing

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Over sills fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2016 114,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both wipers slightly smearing

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Over sills fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 101,643 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 101,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 4 Feb 2014 80,079 miles

undersheilds fitted . outer sill covers fitted .

Pass 25 Jan 2013 65,943 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 54,404 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 30 May 2012 54,402 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs heavily worn

rear number plate loose

Pass 14 Jun 2011 38,628 miles

chunk from outer wall o/s/r tyre

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs heavily worn

Fail 14 Jun 2011 38,626 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs heavily worn

chunk from outer wall o/s/r tyre

front brake discs worn

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 JCY is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 JCY, 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 JCY registered?

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

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