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AB08 VJF

2008 Volvo C70

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,635 mi
Last recorded193,635 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VJF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 193,635 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 193,502 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 182,910 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 180,212 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 169,746 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 162,123 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 154,698 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 149,582 miles

wear in n/s rack arm

Fail 17 Apr 2019 149,582 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wear in n/s rack arm

Pass 23 Apr 2018 147,162 miles

front tyres in poor condition

Fail 16 Apr 2018 147,161 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres in poor condition. wear in n/s front ball joint.wear in front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 11 Apr 2017 144,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear shock dust cover insecure

Fail 11 Apr 2017 144,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear shock dust cover insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2016 142,814 miles

wear in bottom ball joints

Fail 14 Apr 2016 142,814 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

wear in bottom ball joints

Pass 14 Apr 2015 139,012 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 129,145 miles

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

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

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)

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2014 129,105 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

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

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

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)

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 118,287 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 118,287 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 84,302 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)

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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AB08 VJF is a 2008 Volvo C70 in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AB08 VJF, 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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What year was AB08 VJF registered?

AB08 VJF is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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