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OU58 BSV

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,473 mi
Last recorded146,473 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU58 BSV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 146,473 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 139,672 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 129,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 129,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 123,679 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 116,026 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 103,154 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 89,460 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 89,460 miles

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 21 Jun 2017 78,598 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 78,597 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both front side lights inop (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 67,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

emissions to clean to regester

Pass 1 Jul 2015 57,461 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 57,461 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2014 47,092 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 129,533 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 36,748 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 25,487 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 16,081 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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OU58 BSV is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OU58 BSV, 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 OU58 BSV registered?

OU58 BSV is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 October 2008.

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The MOT history for OU58 BSV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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