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BW57 MYJ

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

212,052 mi
Last recorded212,052 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 MYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 212,052 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 205,378 miles

Front tyres wearing inside edge

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2025 205,378 miles

Front tyres wearing inside edge

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

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2024 197,250 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 188,303 miles

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 180,317 miles

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))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 173,943 miles

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 167,340 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 161,352 miles

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))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 161,352 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 152,521 miles

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))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 152,125 miles

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 145,514 miles

Electronic hand brake switch broken , still functional.

Engine covers and under trays fitted resticting the view of testable items.

Fail 9 Aug 2017 145,514 miles

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.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 137,640 miles

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.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 129,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 121,018 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 121,018 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 113,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 103,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2011 99,391 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 87,440 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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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.

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