2008 Jaguar XF 4.2L Petrol · Y8 SVB
2008 Jaguar XF (4.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 157,721 miles. MOT expired on 14 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,721 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y8 SVB Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2025
- 157,721 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar XF
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
Y8 SVB Mileage History
- 24/03/201134,897 mi
- 24/03/201134,897 mi
- 19/04/201248,135 mi+13,238 mi
- 05/02/201359,355 mi+11,220 mi
- 05/02/201359,355 mi
- 17/04/201474,330 mi+14,975 mi
- 20/04/201587,234 mi+12,904 mi
- 03/03/201696,322 mi+9,088 mi
- 04/03/201696,322 mi
- 02/03/2017109,137 mi+12,815 mi
- 07/03/2018119,918 mi+10,781 mi
- 07/03/2018119,918 mi
- 07/03/2019128,845 mi+8,927 mi
- 02/03/2020135,598 mi+6,753 mi
- 02/03/2020135,598 mi
- 15/03/2021141,219 mi+5,621 mi
- 15/03/2022147,323 mi+6,104 mi
- 14/03/2023150,883 mi+3,560 mi
- 05/03/2024154,551 mi+3,668 mi
- 06/03/2025157,721 mi+3,170 mi
Average of roughly 8,804 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Y8 SVB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Jaguar Xf (Y8 SVB) between March 2011 and March 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
Common Problems: JAGUAR XF
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Sticking Rotary Gear Selector(Moderate)
The gear selector may refuse to rise or become stuck in "Park" due to solder joint failure on the PCB.
- Rear Differential Contamination & Whine(Serious)
Early XF models (up to 2009) were sent from the factory with contaminated differential oil, causing excessive wear to the pinion gear. This leads to the rear drive shafts moving around and damaging the diff seals, producing a distinctive whine or groaning sound.
- Boot Loom Wiring Failure(Moderate)
The wiring loom running into the boot flexes every time the boot is opened and closed, eventually causing the wires to fatigue and break. This disables the rear camera, boot lights, number plate lights and sometimes the rear sensors.
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- Sticking Rotary Gear SelectorModerate
The gear selector may refuse to rise or become stuck in "Park" due to solder joint failure on the PCB.
- Rear Differential Contamination & WhineSerious
Early XF models (up to 2009) were sent from the factory with contaminated differential oil, causing excessive wear to the pinion gear. This leads to the rear drive shafts moving around and damaging the diff seals, producing a distinctive whine or groaning sound.
- Boot Loom Wiring FailureModerate
The wiring loom running into the boot flexes every time the boot is opened and closed, eventually causing the wires to fatigue and break. This disables the rear camera, boot lights, number plate lights and sometimes the rear sensors.
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