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AJ08 YFT

2008 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,431 mi
Last recorded179,431 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 YFT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 179,431 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 179,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 173,148 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 166,962 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 158,870 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 145,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 134,216 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 125,488 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 125,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 107,617 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 91,691 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 84,364 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 77,407 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test may be obscuring some components

Pass 23 Feb 2015 71,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

On the advise from vosa parking brake cannot be tested by the equipment on site the rear wheels cannot be turned by hand parking brake deemed to be working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 71,138 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

On the advise from vosa parking brake cannot be tested by the equipment on site the rear wheels cannot be turned by hand parking brake deemed to be working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 63,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

On the advise from vosa parking brake cannot be tested by the equipment on site the rear wheels cannot be turned by hand parking brake deemed to be working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 63,234 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

On the advise from vosa parking brake cannot be tested by the equipment on site the rear wheels cannot be turned by hand parking brake deemed to be working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 57,506 miles

On the avise from vosa parking brake cannot be tested by the equipment on site rear wheels cannot be turned by hand parking brake deemed to be working

Pass 9 Mar 2012 50,101 miles

Both front tyres have 3-4mm on tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

On advice from vosa Parking brake c annot be tested by equipment on site rear wheels locked and cannot be turned by hand parking brake deemed to be working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 40,309 miles

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

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

Parking brake manually tested on advice given by BILL ALLAN of VOSA as test equipment not suitable for epb testing as stated in Vehicle vsi

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 YFT is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Black 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 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 YFT, 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 YFT registered?

AJ08 YFT is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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