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OU58 BTO

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,662 mi
Last recorded106,662 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU58 BTO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 106,662 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 106,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 102,172 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 95,233 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 91,942 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 84,307 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 76,570 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 76,570 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 68,642 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 61,783 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 55,070 miles

undercovers fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2018 55,067 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undercovers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2017 48,906 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,552 miles

UNDERCOVERS FITTED

Fail 16 Aug 2016 43,550 miles

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

UNDERCOVERS FITTED

Pass 11 Aug 2015 39,186 miles

Centre rear seatbelt missing due to use of vehicle, but buckle still present

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2014 35,929 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 31,573 miles

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

rear pads low but serviceable, (same thickness) as back

Pass 29 Oct 2012 26,467 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 17,000 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 16,990 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake pads wearing thin

nsr tyre wearing on edge

osr tyre wearing on edge

slight blow exhaust centre pipe

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 BTO is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BTO, 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 BTO registered?

OU58 BTO is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 November 2008.

Is OU58 BTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU58 BTO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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