CarVerify

Free Car Check

BK58 VZA

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

180,471 mi
Last recorded180,471 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 180,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

emissions to clean to measure

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2025 177,116 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Mar 2025 177,116 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Apr 2024 172,292 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 168,176 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 168,176 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 157,941 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 143,143 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 143,143 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 132,036 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 119,650 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 109,801 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 109,801 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 100,381 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 90,726 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 80,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 71,873 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 71,872 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 61,020 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 54,833 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,358 miles

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

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

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

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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BK58 VZA is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VZA, 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

How do I check the history of BK58 VZA?

You can check the full history of BK58 VZA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BK58 VZA registered?

BK58 VZA is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is BK58 VZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK58 VZA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK58 VZA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BK58 VZA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.