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BK58 LZU

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,446 mi
Last recorded166,446 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 LZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 166,446 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 166,446 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 163,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 163,172 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 159,303 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 149,995 miles

damage to towbar electrical socket

minor stone chip front screen

offside rear suspension coil spring corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2022 149,995 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

damage to towbar electrical socket

minor stone chip front screen

offside rear suspension coil spring corroded

offside rear tyre worn substantially low on inner edge and worn unevenly

Pass 22 Nov 2021 139,241 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust reasonably secure (6.1.2 (a))

Damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside rear trailing arm bush perished

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Slight wear to front brake discs

Tow bar electrical socket has slight damage

Pass 2 Dec 2020 134,153 miles

Nearside front windscreen washer weak

Nearside indicator repeater lens broken

Nearside mirror cover missing

Nearside rear suspension trailing arm bush perished

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 127,563 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 117,667 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 107,120 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 107,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 96,157 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 5 Sep 2016 96,155 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2015 86,480 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 80,355 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 74,515 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 69,900 miles

front tyres tread low

Pass 12 Oct 2011 62,414 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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BK58 LZU is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BK58 LZU, 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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What year was BK58 LZU registered?

BK58 LZU is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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