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AJ58 EGD

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,119 mi
Last recorded172,119 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 EGD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 172,119 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 170,271 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 168,928 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 167,996 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 167,714 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 167,714 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 166,189 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 166,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 163,455 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 152,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Aug 2017 142,845 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 136,534 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 127,277 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 115,385 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 106,685 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 98,542 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 98,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 79,642 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 79,642 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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AJ58 EGD is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AJ58 EGD, 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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What year was AJ58 EGD registered?

AJ58 EGD is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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