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MB56 JEM

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

150,982 mi
Last recorded150,982 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB56 JEM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 150,982 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 150,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 150,259 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 150,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 147,234 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 142,131 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 142,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 135,220 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 130,724 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 130,051 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 130,051 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam plus- water ingress (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 129,451 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine lumpy

n//s/r tyre worn inner edge .......

Pass 1 Nov 2018 105,567 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 105,567 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 83,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower rear bush is weak and sitting one side

Offside Front Lower rear bush is weak and sitting one side

Fail 30 Oct 2017 82,957 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower rear bush is weak and sitting one side

Offside Front Lower rear bush is weak and sitting one side

Pass 23 Sep 2016 58,828 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 58,827 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 34,242 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 33,614 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 33,614 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 31,065 miles

both rear inner tyre walls are deteriorated and have deep cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2013 27,778 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 25,129 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 20,211 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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MB56 JEM is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MB56 JEM, 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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MB56 JEM is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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