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P28 BJS

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,425 mi
Last recorded35,425 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 BJS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 35,425 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 34,495 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 33,596 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 32,517 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 31,282 miles

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2021 29,890 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 28,906 miles

Exhaust Flexi Slightly Worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 2/3MM Remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 2/3MM Remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 28,906 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust Flexi Slightly Worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 2/3MM Remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 2/3MM Remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 27,311 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 24,284 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (3.5.1g)

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 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 19,754 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 15,326 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 11,943 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 7,240 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 7,034 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 7,034 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 6,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 4,709 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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P28 BJS is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P28 BJS, 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 P28 BJS registered?

P28 BJS is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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