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BJ08 ZXD

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,052 mi
Last recorded201,052 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 ZXD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 201,052 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 189,275 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also slight delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre inner worn

Pass 16 May 2017 173,908 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner TYRE WALL CRACKED

Nearside Rear Outer TYRE WALL DAMAGED

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 May 2017 173,908 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Inner TYRE WALL CRACKED

Nearside Rear Outer TYRE WALL DAMAGED

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 158,267 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Swirl throttle requires attention

Offside Rear INNER EDGE WEARING UNEVEN

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

Pass 8 May 2015 138,909 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 138,909 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 119,254 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 119,254 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 102,399 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 82,462 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 68,742 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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BJ08 ZXD is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ08 ZXD, 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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BJ08 ZXD is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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