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AJ58 BYR

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,415 mi
Last recorded144,415 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 144,415 miles

surface corrosion front,rearsubframes,suspension,inner sills,inner rear sills,rear chassis,springs

Pass 5 Aug 2025 140,469 miles

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,rear springs,inner rear arches

Fail 5 Aug 2025 140,469 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

headlights fading

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,rear springs,inner rear arches

Pass 2 Aug 2024 135,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion rear subframe,crossmember,springs,o/s/f outrigger

Pass 20 Jul 2023 129,584 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe,crossmember,springs,o/s/f outrigger

Fail 20 Jul 2023 129,584 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion rear subframe,crossmember,springs,o/s/f outrigger

headlights fading

Pass 9 Aug 2022 122,611 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly and low inside edges

surface corrosion rear subframe,springs

Fail 9 Aug 2022 122,611 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly and low inside edges

surface corrosion rear subframe,springs

Pass 3 Aug 2021 114,053 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 110,539 miles

o/s/r outer brake pad wearing low

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,rear springs,o/s/f outrigger,exhaust

Pass 8 Aug 2019 107,218 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe,springs,front subframe

Pass 8 Aug 2018 100,993 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inside edges

surface corrosion rear subframe, coil springs,front subframe, suspension

Pass 7 Aug 2017 94,948 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

surface corrosion front subframe,rear springs

Pass 8 Aug 2016 87,977 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 79,837 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 71,740 miles

ecu light on

Pass 14 Aug 2013 65,556 miles

slight coolant stain around radiator

Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,020 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,399 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 43,399 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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AJ58 BYR is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BYR, 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 BYR registered?

AJ58 BYR is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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