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NJ08 KXZ

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,565 mi
Last recorded112,565 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 KXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 112,565 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 104,666 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 104,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 100,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Bold On Inner Edge Out Of Shape

Offside Rear Tyre Bold On Inner Edge Out Of Shape

Fail 4 Mar 2020 100,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Bold On Inner Edge Out Of Shape

Offside Rear Tyre Bold On Inner Edge Out Of Shape

Pass 7 Feb 2019 92,429 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 92,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 87,200 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 77,497 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 67,515 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracking.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smearing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread on 0mm outside testable area/tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 59,579 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre on 1.6mm(0mm inside edge).

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre on 1.6mm.

O/S/R and N/S/R tyres cracking.

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 59,579 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre on 1.6mm(0mm inside edge).

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre on 1.6mm.

O/S/R and N/S/R tyres cracking.

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 50,030 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 50,030 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 39,749 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 39,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front No. plate delaminating.

Front discs thinning.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake pads look low.

Rear discs thin.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 31,083 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 25,007 miles

Front No. plate delaminating.

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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NJ08 KXZ is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJ08 KXZ, 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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NJ08 KXZ is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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