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AJ58 BZL

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

194,783 mi
Last recorded194,783 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 194,783 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 193,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 192,772 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 189,458 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 184,976 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel slightly distorted on inner bead edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded/flaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both rear disc shields corroded/flaking ,rubbing slightly on discs

Fail 13 Sep 2022 184,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking leak at fuel filler inlet pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front engine wetting oil

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel slightly distorted on inner bead edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded/flaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both rear disc shields corroded/flaking ,rubbing slightly on discs

Pass 17 Sep 2021 175,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear main trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 175,810 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link also with play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cut down to cords on bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn down on inner edge cords/wire exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on edge 3,5,2,mm to bald on inner edge with cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear main trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer heat shield slightly loose

Pass 17 Sep 2020 171,202 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm bushes worn

Zero emissions detected at EGA

Pass 2 Oct 2019 164,299 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR INDICATORS N/S O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 156,349 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Zero emissions detected at EGA

Pass 12 Sep 2017 140,746 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 127,252 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Offside Front Rear wishbone bush deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2015 114,048 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 114,048 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 99,433 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 88,141 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 88,141 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 77,613 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre has small cut on tread area

rear exhaust hanger at rear axle corroded

zero emissions detected

Pass 23 Sep 2011 65,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Sep 2011 65,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BZL is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BZL, 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 BZL is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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