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JB56 MAM

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,461 mi
Last recorded46,461 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB56 MAM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 46,461 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 42,996 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 39,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 35,542 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 32,645 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 31,131 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 29,124 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 26,637 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 24,535 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 24,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords yellow marked, (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 23,198 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 19,270 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 16,532 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 16,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 13,202 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 13,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2012 9,502 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 6,941 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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JB56 MAM is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JB56 MAM, 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 JB56 MAM registered?

JB56 MAM is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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