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BG58 UJR

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

134,192 mi
Last recorded134,192 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 UJR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 134,192 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2026 134,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2025 126,537 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2024 115,487 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 109,130 miles

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted n/s and o/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 107,565 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 107,565 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))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 107,564 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 21 Oct 2021 105,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop perished (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop perished (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 105,910 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not secure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spot in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop perished (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop perished (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 100,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

n/s/r tyre inner edge stepped

o/s/r tyre inner edge bold

Fail 22 Oct 2020 100,959 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

n/s/r tyre inner edge stepped

o/s/r tyre inner edge bold

Pass 23 Oct 2019 96,108 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear damper coverlose

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

Offside Rear damper cover lose

Fail 22 Oct 2019 96,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear mounting (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear damper coverlose

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

Offside Rear damper cover lose

Pass 24 Oct 2018 89,798 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 89,797 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))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror casing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 84,075 miles

Offside Front repeater lens damaged in mirror

Fail 24 Oct 2017 84,075 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front repeater lens damaged in mirror

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 78,710 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 78,710 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 69,580 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 62,777 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 62,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 55,353 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 45,954 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 45,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 35,369 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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BG58 UJR is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2008 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 74,779 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 C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG58 UJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG58 UJR is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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