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OY58 BFJ

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,606 mi
Last recorded167,606 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 BFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 167,606 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 164,878 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 161,908 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 155,026 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 145,649 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 140,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm worn on the inner and outer of the tread 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge of the tread 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 132,511 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 125,643 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING

UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 7 Mar 2018 125,643 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING

UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 28 Feb 2017 116,805 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 116,793 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 106,310 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 106,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 96,468 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 81,877 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 May 2014 81,877 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2013 64,599 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 52,031 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 52,030 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

different size tyres fitted from front to rear of vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2011 34,229 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 34,229 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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OY58 BFJ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 OY58 BFJ, 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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OY58 BFJ is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 October 2008.

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