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YB08 WJK

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,641 mi
Last recorded90,641 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 WJK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 90,641 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 87,991 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2024 85,141 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 71,057 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 Jul 2023 70,932 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2022 67,016 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 67,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 62,583 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 62,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 58,117 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 54,751 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 48,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 42,283 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 36,769 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 28,579 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 20,695 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 18,203 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 9,029 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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YB08 WJK is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YB08 WJK, 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 YB08 WJK registered?

YB08 WJK is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YB08 WJK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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