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AJ08 YDY

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,125 mi
Last recorded107,125 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 YDY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 107,125 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 100,744 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 95,622 miles

suspension covered in protective under seal

Pass 13 Jan 2023 91,304 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 91,280 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 86,983 miles

engine cover/under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Mar 2021 82,389 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 75,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wheels need to be removed to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Slight movement in both rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 20 Mar 2019 67,048 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 59,794 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 52,477 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 46,628 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 42,552 miles

Engine light on

Pass 24 Feb 2014 39,108 miles

engine light on

Pass 18 Feb 2013 35,143 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 32,063 miles

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

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

uneven tyre wear on rear tyres

Pass 18 Feb 2011 29,422 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 11 Feb 2011 29,415 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing uneven

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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AJ08 YDY is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 99,570 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ08 YDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ08 YDY registered?

AJ08 YDY is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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