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AJ08 YGL

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

201,207 mi
Last recorded201,207 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 YGL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 201,207 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 201,201 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 192,402 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 181,735 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 164,232 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 158,900 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2020 156,321 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 146,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 136,640 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 136,583 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort inop (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort inop (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 126,762 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 117,850 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 108,390 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 94,964 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection

Pass 24 Apr 2013 86,062 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 78,773 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2011 71,664 miles

engine undertray fitted restricting inspection

offside front tyre split on inner sidewwall

plastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection

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 YGL is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YGL, 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 YGL is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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