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AJ58 ELO

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,922 mi
Last recorded140,922 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 ELO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 140,922 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2024 140,922 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 132,017 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 132,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2022 128,514 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 128,448 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 213,032 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 113,547 miles

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 9 Jul 2018 105,207 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 951,103 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 84,748 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 84,737 miles

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

EML on dash

Pass 6 Jul 2015 74,272 miles

rear pads low

Fail 21 Jul 2014 63,480 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 63,480 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 55,564 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 47,008 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 47,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2011 33,487 miles

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 ELO is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ELO, 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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AJ58 ELO is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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