MOT Status
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212,052 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm 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))
Rear subframe corrosion
Front tyres wearing inside edge
slight oil leak
Front tyres wearing inside edge
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut gland worn ( play felt when rocking the wheel) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut gland (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
engine covers and undertray fitted restricting the view of testable items
Engine cover and under tray fitted restricting the view of testable items.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine cover and under tray fitted restricting the view of testable items.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine cover and under trays fittid resticting the view of testable items
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Engine cover and under trays fittid resticting the view of testable items
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Electronic hand brake switch broken , still functional.
Engine covers and under trays fitted resticting the view of testable items.
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
Electronic hand brake switch broken , still functional.
Engine covers and under trays fitted resticting the view of testable items.
Engine covers fitted.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
Undertrays fitted.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside rear tyre perishing.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BW57 MYJ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 BW57 MYJ, 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 BW57 MYJ registered?
BW57 MYJ is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 February 2008.
Is BW57 MYJ safe to buy?
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