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MK08 UMJ

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,915 mi
Last recorded96,915 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 UMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 96,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 87,965 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 87,953 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 80,700 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 80,486 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 71,848 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 63,297 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 63,297 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 62,038 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 62,038 miles

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2020 60,813 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 59,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded slightly on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 59,586 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded slightly on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 56,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2017 53,738 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 49,737 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 49,737 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 45,338 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 38,381 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 38,342 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 32,482 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 26,719 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 19,975 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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MK08 UMJ is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 MK08 UMJ, 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 MK08 UMJ registered?

MK08 UMJ is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is MK08 UMJ safe to buy?

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