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AK58 OSJ

2008 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

226,847 mi
Last recorded226,847 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 OSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 226,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 220,602 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 215,739 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 210,354 miles

advise oil leak

advise rear tyres /condition

Fail 28 Apr 2022 210,354 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

advise oil leak

advise rear tyres /condition

Pass 15 Apr 2021 192,909 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 192,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 183,141 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2020 183,123 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 161,746 miles

emissions not detected ( to clean

Pass 8 Jan 2018 139,253 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 108,076 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 90,056 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 76,869 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 63,488 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,796 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 36,819 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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AK58 OSJ is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AK58 OSJ, 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 AK58 OSJ registered?

AK58 OSJ is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is AK58 OSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 OSJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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