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KL08 JAO

2008 Volvo C70

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,165 mi
Last recorded80,165 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 JAO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 80,165 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 71,973 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2023 69,416 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 66,442 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 65,742 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2020 65,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2019 65,069 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 55,730 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 55,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2017 46,963 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 46,963 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 38,007 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 31,235 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 28,245 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 25,538 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 22,900 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 18,901 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 15,985 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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KL08 JAO is a 2008 Volvo C70 in White with a 2,400cc 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 KL08 JAO, 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 KL08 JAO registered?

KL08 JAO is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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