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BJ58 HAR

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,875 mi
Last recorded114,875 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 HAR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 114,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2023 114,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 112,552 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 109,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 106,659 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inside edges,n/s/r has small cut on inner edge(marked with chalk) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 101,047 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 101,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 83,490 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 82,112 miles

Both rear shock absorber bumpstop's heavily perished

Both rear tyres heavily misshaped on inner edges

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear tie rod bushes heavily perished

Pass 4 Oct 2016 74,829 miles

Front headlights becoming poor

Front wiper blades poor/smeary

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread out of shape inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 74,829 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Front headlights becoming poor

Front wiper blades poor/smeary

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread out of shape inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 63,632 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 51,080 miles

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

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

buckle/dent in nearside front inner wheel rim

slight buckle in offside front inner wheel rim

Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,970 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 27,716 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 27,716 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 20,019 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BJ58 HAR is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ58 HAR, 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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What year was BJ58 HAR registered?

BJ58 HAR is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is BJ58 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ58 HAR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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