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W8 AJE

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,679 mi
Last recorded156,679 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 AJE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 156,679 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 156,112 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 156,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 154,637 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2022 150,632 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 150,631 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 145,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN SMOOTH OUTER TREAD EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED

Fail 19 Aug 2021 145,913 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN SMOOTH OUTER TREAD EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED

Pass 21 Aug 2020 142,736 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 139,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre has slight wear to inner and outer edges

Fail 13 Mar 2020 139,809 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has slight wear to inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Mar 2019 131,715 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 120,671 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 120,495 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 109,611 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 98,653 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 84,916 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 70,398 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 64,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 64,110 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 54,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2012 54,538 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 44,100 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 44,100 miles

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

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

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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W8 AJE is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W8 AJE, 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 W8 AJE registered?

W8 AJE is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is W8 AJE safe to buy?

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