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AJ08 YFM

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,613 mi
Last recorded139,613 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 YFM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 139,613 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 139,520 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2024 129,395 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust shield

n/s/r side light

Fail 12 Dec 2024 129,395 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust shield

n/s/r side light

Pass 1 Nov 2023 122,988 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both the n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 117,792 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres HEAVILY wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front disc backing plate slightly loose

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres lightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 110,528 miles

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

Rear Subframe / Suspension Arms / Springs Slightly Corroded

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 106,859 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear Subframe / Suspension Arms Slightly Corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2019 102,202 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF / NSF Wearing Slightly On Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 97,440 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 91,427 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 81,728 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 81,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 68,939 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 58,335 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 58,333 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 51,997 miles

nearside number plate light duller

rear tyres worn more on edges tread appears raised also some cracking

some deterioration exhaust joint fixings

Pass 1 Mar 2013 44,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 16 Feb 2012 37,434 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,985 miles

nearside front tyre 2-3 mm and wearing on outside of tread

nearside rear tyre tread slightly distorted

slight cracking between treads of both rear tyres (more so nearside)

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 YFM is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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