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OY58 BGV

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

147,566 mi
Last recorded147,566 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 BGV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 147,566 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 140,595 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 138,735 miles

Front BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT WIRES NOT CONNECTED

RECOMEND FRONT WHEEL ALIGHNMENT CHECK

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 138,735 miles

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

Front BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT WIRES NOT CONNECTED

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

RECOMEND FRONT WHEEL ALIGHNMENT CHECK

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 131,508 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 131,508 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 124,101 miles

Accident damage to the NSF wing

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drivers door corroded on lower section

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 May 2022 124,101 miles

Accident damage to the NSF wing

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drivers door corroded on lower section

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 124,097 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and osf (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 115,845 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 115,845 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 111,705 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 103,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn around inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 103,389 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn around inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 95,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush to rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush to rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn bald on inner edge (close to cords

Fail 3 Apr 2018 95,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn Bold on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2017 86,956 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 79,656 miles

both front tyres close to the legal limit

both rear tyres inside wear

Fail 19 Feb 2016 79,656 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres close to the legal limit

both rear tyres inside wear

Fail 13 Feb 2015 71,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 71,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 63,038 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 55,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 50,154 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 48,451 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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OY58 BGV is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2008 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 74,779 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 C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY58 BGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OY58 BGV is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 November 2008.

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