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AJ08 YFS

2008 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

177,506 mi
Last recorded177,506 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 YFS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 177,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 177,506 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 168,108 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 158,035 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 146,236 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 135,237 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 124,320 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 115,594 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 101,929 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 93,862 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 83,231 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 71,451 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 63,579 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 54,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 46,784 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 37,839 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 29,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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AJ08 YFS is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 100,062 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ08 YFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ08 YFS registered?

AJ08 YFS is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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