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OU58 BUV

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,475 mi
Last recorded135,475 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 135,475 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 135,462 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 133,791 miles

general underbody corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2024 133,791 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

general underbody corroded

Pass 26 May 2023 129,320 miles

general underbody and components corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2022 122,448 miles

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

general underbody and components corroded

Pass 25 May 2021 116,053 miles

centre floor pan damaged holed not within prescribed areas

general underbody corroded

Fail 25 May 2021 116,052 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

centre floor pan damaged holed not within prescribed areas

general underbody corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2020 108,873 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 108,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 97,377 miles

exhaust centre pipe corroded around welded joint

Pass 29 Aug 2018 90,760 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 80,420 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 68,585 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 68,585 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2015 58,229 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 47,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Oct 2013 38,141 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 38,088 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brak disks lipped

power steering fluid level low

Pass 8 Oct 2012 28,152 miles

Front and rear pads wearing

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Oct 2011 16,686 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 BUV is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BUV, 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 BUV registered?

OU58 BUV is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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