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AJ58 BZA

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,854 mi
Last recorded184,854 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 BZA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 184,854 miles

Exhaust mounting defective hanger at sub-frame is not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both headlight outer lens' are deteriorating

offside front inner c.v gaiter is weeping grease

Pass 21 Feb 2024 180,387 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 171,488 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 171,488 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 164,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 153,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 145,851 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 136,131 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 136,032 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 125,322 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 116,454 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 107,497 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 107,497 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 102,579 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 98,168 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 98,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 92,911 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 87,779 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 87,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 869,471 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 4 Oct 2011 86,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

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 BZA is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc 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 BZA, 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 BZA is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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