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BP57 ZTC

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

230,607 mi
Last recorded230,607 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 ZTC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 230,607 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 227,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 222,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 216,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 216,716 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 208,979 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 208,977 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/zr18/97y/xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 201,809 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 201,807 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 197,384 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no ply or cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 197,381 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/zr18/97w maxxis (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no ply or cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 186,092 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 173,580 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 173,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 158,875 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 158,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 143,072 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread out of shape

Offside Rear tyre tread out of shape

Fail 10 Feb 2016 143,062 miles

Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre tread out of shape

Offside Rear tyre tread out of shape

Pass 5 Feb 2015 127,007 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 109,784 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 92,950 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 73,822 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2011 55,987 miles

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

small cuts in outer wall of N/S/R tyre

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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BP57 ZTC is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BP57 ZTC, 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 BP57 ZTC registered?

BP57 ZTC is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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