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AJ58 GYG

2008 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,614 mi
Last recorded146,614 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 GYG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 146,614 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2025 139,181 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 128,721 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 128,721 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 119,539 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 109,376 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 101,746 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 93,636 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 81,459 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 69,531 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner tyres getting low 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 69,529 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner tyres getting low 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 52,858 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front getting low on inner edges 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres deteriorated on outer side wall 225/50/17

Pass 9 Sep 2015 43,139 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

N/s/r and O/s/r tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 36,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2014 36,945 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing but not obscuring view

Pass 26 Sep 2013 31,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Osr tyre worn on inner

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 31,285 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Osr tyre worn on inner

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 24,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 17,942 miles

Undertrays fitted engine and sills not allowing full 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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AJ58 GYG is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Gold 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 GYG, 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 GYG registered?

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

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