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AJ58 BYY

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,399 mi
Last recorded153,399 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 BYY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 153,399 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside headlight washer leaking .

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre close to wear bars .

Pass 14 Jan 2020 149,255 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted & offside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 149,243 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted & offside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 135,769 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front shockasorbers are weak

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2017 127,971 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 117,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge // cuts

Fail 28 Sep 2016 117,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge // cuts

Pass 22 Sep 2015 106,445 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 106,318 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 94,170 miles

chips in the windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2013 82,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 67,774 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 67,774 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 53,890 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 BYY is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BYY, 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 BYY is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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