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DA08 KLJ

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

105,622 mi
Last recorded105,622 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 KLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 105,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust downpipe flexy deteriorated and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbones rear inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 105,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust downpipe flexy deteriorated and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbones rear inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 101,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexy slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented and welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 101,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexy slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented and welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

coolant on minimum

Pass 23 Jan 2024 97,574 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted dented and welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 97,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner corner torn and cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted dented and welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 93,636 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 89,338 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 89,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 85,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 85,852 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 83,240 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arms bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops broken

Pass 10 Jan 2019 76,806 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 76,806 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 70,785 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 68,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 68,809 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 65,955 miles

OS drive shaft inner boot split

OSF tyre has cut in tread

Fail 11 Mar 2016 65,952 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

OS drive shaft inner boot split

OSF tyre has cut in tread

Pass 11 Mar 2015 56,035 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 50,135 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 42,228 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 42,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 31,442 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 31,437 miles

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

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

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)

all tyres wearing more on inside edges

both front tyres have slight damage to outer side wall -- no cords showing

Pass 6 Feb 2012 28,136 miles

Off side rear tyre inner tread area, worn low.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 22,607 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 22,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DA08 KLJ is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DA08 KLJ, 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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DA08 KLJ is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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