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OU58 BSZ

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,534 mi
Last recorded143,534 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 143,534 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 136,234 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 125,609 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 125,609 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 113,767 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 113,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front inner wing liner failing coil spring

Pass 7 Jun 2021 109,336 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch lining catching front spring

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet catch light on but working ok

Pass 1 Jun 2020 105,646 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 95,398 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2018 84,587 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 71,900 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 57,558 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 57,558 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 43,004 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 32,828 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 28,826 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 20,716 miles

Both nearside tyres worn slightly on inner edges.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 16,075 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 BSZ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OU58 BSZ, 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 BSZ registered?

OU58 BSZ is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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The MOT history for OU58 BSZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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