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AJ58 BZG

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

295,745 mi
Last recorded295,745 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 BZG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 295,745 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle, suspension components and subframes corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2024 295,719 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle, suspension components and subframes corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 292,534 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 292,486 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 288,261 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 288,261 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2021 277,758 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions undetected peak

Fail 24 Sep 2021 277,758 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions undetected peak

Pass 26 Sep 2020 259,217 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front door mirror outer light lens damaged

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

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2020 259,217 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front door mirror outer light lens damaged

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

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 239,563 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 219,757 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 205,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 1 Sep 2017 205,579 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 5 Sep 2016 189,311 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

child seat fitted to near side rear seat so seat belt can not be seen to be checked

off side door mirror indicator lens broken

Fail 5 Sep 2016 189,311 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working near side front (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

child seat fitted to near side rear seat so seat belt can not be seen to be checked

off side door mirror indicator lens broken

Pass 29 Aug 2015 180,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 170,138 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 170,138 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 150,181 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 125,127 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 100,660 miles

nearside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

offside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

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 BZG is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BZG, 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 BZG is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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