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BT57 RSU

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

202,831 mi
Last recorded202,831 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 RSU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 202,831 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 202,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 178,866 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 178,866 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 154,622 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 154,622 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 133,664 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 116,907 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 94,463 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 94,463 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 84,530 miles

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

both rear tyres inner edge`s worn

Fail 23 Jan 2018 84,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

both rear tyres inner edge`s worn

Pass 25 Jan 2017 71,586 miles

Rear both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 56,567 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 47,137 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 47,137 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 38,184 miles

both front tyres inner and outer edges worn

both rear tyres cracking

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 17 Jan 2013 31,796 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 24,680 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 18,080 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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BT57 RSU 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 70%.

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 BT57 RSU, 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 BT57 RSU registered?

BT57 RSU is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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