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J66 CJS

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

50,382 mi
Last recorded50,382 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 CJS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 50,382 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 48,625 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2354517 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 48,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2354517 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 46,551 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 46,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2354517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 44,794 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 44,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 43,458 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 43,453 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 42,224 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 42,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 40,554 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 38,706 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 36,462 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 36,462 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 31,853 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 25,427 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 21,193 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 19,957 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 17,662 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 17,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 16,406 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 14,520 miles

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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J66 CJS is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J66 CJS, 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 J66 CJS registered?

J66 CJS is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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