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P3 XJX

2008 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,810 mi
Last recorded113,810 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 XJX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 113,810 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 111,543 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 110,252 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded on inner faces

Both rear tyres are worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2022 110,027 miles

Rear Tyre's Heavily Stepping Inner Edge

Pass 16 Nov 2021 109,041 miles

Both Rear Tyre's Stepping Inner Edge

Rear Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 20 Nov 2020 107,624 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded n inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 107,614 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded n inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner tail lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 106,915 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2019 106,895 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front rack gaiters insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake long

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2018 104,754 miles

off side rear outer tail light not working

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2017 104,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 104,476 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped brake hose not in housing (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing caliper retaining spring (3.5.1j)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 103,400 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 103,400 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 94,723 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs worn

Pass 4 Nov 2014 82,612 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 82,599 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 73,894 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 73,742 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 60,409 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 48,627 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 47,925 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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P3 XJX is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P3 XJX, 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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P3 XJX is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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