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WG08 JMU

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,743 mi
Last recorded103,743 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 103,743 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 98,417 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 98,417 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 88,686 miles

Both rear shock absorber foam bumpstops perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 75,772 miles

Both rear lower tie rod outer bushes are starting to break up

Nearside front lower arm rear bush is starting to split

Offside front lower arm rear bush is split all the way round

Fail 1 Mar 2016 75,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear lower tie rod outer bushes are starting to break up

Front tyres are bald on the inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front lower arm rear bush is starting to split

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front lower arm rear bush is split all the way round

Pass 17 Mar 2015 63,246 miles

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

engine oil level getting low

Fail 17 Mar 2015 63,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine oil level getting low

Pass 3 Apr 2014 51,637 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 51,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 37,246 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 31,800 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 28,916 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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WG08 JMU is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JMU, 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 WG08 JMU registered?

WG08 JMU is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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