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BL57 XVP

2008 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,359 mi
Last recorded216,359 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 XVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 216,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavy corrosion but not leaking or punctured (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavy corrosion but not leaking or punctured (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear rear underbody corroded all over

Fail 2 Feb 2026 216,335 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavy corrosion but not leaking or punctured (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavy corrosion but not leaking or punctured (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear rear underbody corroded all over

Pass 13 Feb 2025 210,977 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective two mounts missing, but secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 204,584 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside rack boot slightly deteriorating

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule mains (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake pipe fixing nuts to main brake hoses slightly corroded

centre exhaust bracket detached, system still supported

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion to underside, suspension and brake components

Pass 18 Feb 2023 196,488 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rack boot slightly deteriorating

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule mains (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake pipes fixing nuts to main brake hoses slightly corroded

centre exhaust bracket detached, system still supported

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

mil light on

surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

Pass 30 Mar 2022 189,227 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 189,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 186,389 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

undertray slightly loose

Pass 23 Apr 2019 180,286 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 176,645 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 161,801 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 161,801 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 144,724 miles

slight play in steering rack outer joints

Pass 24 Feb 2015 124,796 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 103,066 miles

damage to offside body work

Fail 14 Feb 2013 84,186 miles

Damage to offside front wing and door

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 84,186 miles

Damage to offside front wing and door

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 63,806 miles

Emissions too low to register

Pass 26 Jan 2011 44,517 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 44,517 miles

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

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

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

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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BL57 XVP is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Red 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 BL57 XVP, 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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BL57 XVP is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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