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RE08 JXY

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,864 mi
Last recorded134,864 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 JXY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 134,864 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 134,070 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 134,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2023 130,513 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 126,399 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 120,298 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 117,756 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 117,756 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 109,789 miles

2 x front brake discs lipped/worn

Offside Front tyre has been run deflated

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 109,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 x front brake discs lipped/worn

Offside Front tyre has been run deflated

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 103,681 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 95,340 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 84,895 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre small cuts to outer wall

Pass 12 May 2015 77,030 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 12 May 2015 77,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 68,189 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 68,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 58,513 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 48,922 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 34,714 miles

advise front pads wearing

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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RE08 JXY is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE08 JXY, 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 RE08 JXY registered?

RE08 JXY is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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