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AJ58 BYD

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,551 mi
Last recorded155,551 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 155,551 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 155,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 136,255 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 118,309 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 106,991 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 96,986 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 88,768 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 88,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 80,528 miles

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

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater indictor lens cracked cover with tape

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged cut but not sharpen cover with tape

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 80,528 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50 R17 98W goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater indictor lens cracked cover with tape

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged cut but not sharpen cover with tape

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 69,400 miles

EML present

Engine cover fitted

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Rear bumper damaged cover with tape

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

Rear Brake discs lipped

Under tray cover fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2018 69,400 miles

EML present

Engine cover fitted

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Rear bumper damaged cover with tape

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake discs lipped

Under tray cover fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 61,173 miles

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

Front Wipers smearing but still clears

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked cut but not exposed

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

Rear bumper damaged scratch

Pass 23 Sep 2016 54,755 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 49,935 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2015 49,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 45,952 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 40,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Oct 2012 34,512 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 34,512 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 26,110 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 BYD is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BYD, 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 BYD is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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