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BU08 NJZ

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,335 mi
Last recorded220,335 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 NJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 220,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 2 mm and smooth inner edge (245/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 2 mm and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 220,334 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working Amber bulb position light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 2 mm and smooth inner edge (245/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 2 mm and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 213,111 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 213,111 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Tyres showing cords (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 203,544 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 203,543 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Electronic stability control switch excessively damaged under arch (7.12 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 194,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 188,605 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 182,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding/pitting on inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

offside front suspension sensor damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2019 182,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding/pitting on inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

offside front suspension sensor damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2018 178,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 178,382 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 174,147 miles

Front brake discs worn + corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush in very poor condition (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush in very poor condition (2.4.G.2)

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

Some front brake imbalance

Pass 3 Mar 2016 163,407 miles

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

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

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

POWER STEERING HEAVY AT LOW REVS

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2016 163,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40X18 YXL (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

POWER STEERING HEAVY AT LOW REVS

Pass 1 Apr 2015 154,220 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)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 154,189 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 3 Mar 2014 143,918 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)

some roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Mar 2013 135,000 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 126,839 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 115,293 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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BU08 NJZ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU08 NJZ, 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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BU08 NJZ is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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