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AJ08 YFW

2008 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,421 mi
Last recorded121,421 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 121,421 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 115,685 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 115,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 107,875 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 99,793 miles

some water ingress to front no plate

Fail 19 Mar 2015 99,793 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some water ingress to front no plate

Pass 11 Mar 2014 89,680 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 75,793 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,969 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,753 miles

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 YFW is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YFW, 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 YFW registered?

AJ08 YFW is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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