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AO58 JXU

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,387 mi
Last recorded189,387 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 JXU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 189,387 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 182,856 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (ns/os) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 May 2024 182,856 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x1 crack cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (ns/os) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2023 178,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 235 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 174,139 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 170,327 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 165,712 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 161,842 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Fail 12 Aug 2019 161,842 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2018 156,792 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 156,787 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 149,997 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 149,997 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 145,426 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 145,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre 3mm

n/s/r tyre 2;5mm

Pass 15 Sep 2014 136,167 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 129,635 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 114,580 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 114,227 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 91,197 miles

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

oil leak from engine

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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AO58 JXU is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO58 JXU, 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 AO58 JXU registered?

AO58 JXU is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 October 2008.

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