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DM08 JMM

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,418 mi
Last recorded100,418 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM08 JMM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 100,418 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth + holed (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated holed / very poor condition (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated holed / slightly loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated holed / very poor condition (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts outer sidewall, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

handbrake effort on minimum 16% limit

Pass 7 Apr 2025 98,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed, loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside wiper poor

Fail 7 Apr 2025 98,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed, loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside wiper poor

Pass 9 Apr 2024 98,486 miles

Few tiny chips front windscreen

Handbrake travel high

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2024 98,486 miles

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

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

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

Few tiny chips front windscreen

Handbrake travel high

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

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

O/S wiper blade poor

Undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2023 94,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 93,671 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 93,658 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 87,372 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 88,783 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 78,856 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 70,464 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 63,824 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 56,678 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 51,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre wearing on inner edge.

NSR tyre slightly stepped tread on inner edge.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge.

OSR tyre slightly stepped tread on inner edge.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 45,038 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 36,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 36,416 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 30,199 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 30,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,041 miles

Slight corrosion on discs.

Wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 20,631 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 20,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DM08 JMM is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DM08 JMM, 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 DM08 JMM registered?

DM08 JMM is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is DM08 JMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM08 JMM shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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