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AJ08 YFN

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,771 mi
Last recorded116,771 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 116,771 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 115,153 miles

Front Inner Both front inner drive shaft cv boots cracking

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front centre tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake ferrule slightly corroding

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 115,143 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Both front inner drive shaft cv boots cracking

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front centre tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake ferrule slightly corroding

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 111,452 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 106,750 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Slight screen wash reservoir leak

Pass 8 Sep 2021 103,093 miles

Front Both front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers cracking

Offside Rear Inner Tail lamp slightly damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2020 98,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 89,907 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 89,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 76,181 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 76,180 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 56,432 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 48,710 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 48,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge and on wear bars

Pass 23 Feb 2016 34,650 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 34,443 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 33,628 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 31,342 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre getting low.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 26,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2011 24,052 miles

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 YFN is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol 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 YFN, 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 YFN is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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