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BX58 XLR

2008 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,288 mi
Last recorded118,288 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX58 XLR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 118,288 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 118,251 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour blue (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking where the pipes meet the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour blue (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not fully visable from the front (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 107,950 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 95,741 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 95,741 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 85,939 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 85,939 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 78,368 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 65,870 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 43,249 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 43,246 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 18,085 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 16,864 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 11,779 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 10,634 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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BX58 XLR is a 2008 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BX58 XLR, 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 BX58 XLR registered?

BX58 XLR is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 December 2008.

Is BX58 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX58 XLR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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