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BC57 HZJ

2008 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,601 mi
Last recorded59,601 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC57 HZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 59,601 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 59,004 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 57,407 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 56,697 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 55,722 miles

Nearside Front headlight faded slightly

all brake discs rusty standing car

Pass 8 Jul 2021 54,605 miles

all 4 tyres perishing/cracking

Fail 8 Jul 2021 54,605 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2020 53,752 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 53,752 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 52,493 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 52,388 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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BC57 HZJ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BC57 HZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC57 HZJ registered?

BC57 HZJ is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is BC57 HZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC57 HZJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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