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BW57 MZD

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,628 mi
Last recorded96,628 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 96,628 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 92,041 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 90,582 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 88,630 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 88,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 85,900 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 85,900 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2019 77,293 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 77,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 71,376 miles

Central Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 70,178 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 70,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 60,652 miles

Engine warning light is on

Pass 24 Sep 2016 58,173 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 52,667 miles

rear number plate fading

Fail 21 Aug 2014 44,503 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 44,503 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 37,087 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 34,183 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 28,628 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 22,359 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 MZD is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BW57 MZD, 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 MZD registered?

BW57 MZD is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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