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BT57 YOJ

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

180,306 mi
Last recorded180,306 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 YOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 180,306 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 168,990 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Exhaust hanger is broken but system is still supported

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 155,280 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes are age cracking on front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake discs are slightly lipped

both rear trailing arm bushes are weak and age cracking

Fail 10 Jan 2019 155,280 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes are age cracking on front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake discs are slightly lipped

both rear trailing arm bushes are weak and age cracking

Pass 11 Jan 2018 142,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre at 3 mm

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Unable to see front inner brake pads correctly

Fail 11 Jan 2018 142,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on edges

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

Nearside Rear Tyre at 3 mm

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Unable to see front inner brake pads correctly

Pass 12 Jan 2017 128,860 miles

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

Exhaust mounting bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 11 Jan 2016 115,922 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 100,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2015 100,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Feb 2014 84,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 67,612 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 55,549 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 42,206 miles

FRONT & REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

OIL LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM TOPPED UP

REAR BRAKE DISC PADS WORN

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 YOJ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YOJ, 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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BT57 YOJ is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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