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VA08 AYJ

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,457 mi
Last recorded111,457 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 AYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 111,457 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe general corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2024 102,096 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 102,096 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 95,734 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 90,923 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 87,643 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 85,403 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 80,192 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 80,192 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 77,278 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 71,962 miles

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

rear bump stops perishing

Fail 23 Jun 2017 71,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

rear bump stops perishing

Pass 24 Jun 2016 66,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cuts inside wall not to cords

Offside Rear perished

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in both link rods (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 63,125 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,097 miles

drivers side front tyre bald on inner edge, but remaining tread above acceptable limit

Fail 24 Jun 2014 58,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers side front tyre bald on inner edge, but remaining tread above acceptable limit

Pass 6 Jun 2013 52,831 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 49,084 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 42,321 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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VA08 AYJ is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VA08 AYJ, 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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VA08 AYJ is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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