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WG08 JLU

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,094 mi
Last recorded106,094 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 JLU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 106,094 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 105,260 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides- inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 104,226 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 103,119 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 102,079 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 101,285 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 99,887 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 97,519 miles

various parts and places have slight surface corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2018 97,519 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

various parts and places have slight surface corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2017 93,125 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 85,104 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 85,103 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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WG08 JLU is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WG08 JLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG08 JLU registered?

WG08 JLU is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is WG08 JLU safe to buy?

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