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RY57 BVR

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

174,095 mi
Last recorded174,095 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 BVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 174,095 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 21 Jan 2025 157,990 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 157,985 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 142,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 142,885 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 126,326 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 111,191 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 93,657 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 88,416 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 85,905 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 82,064 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 76,313 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 73,210 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 65,504 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 58,591 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 51,571 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 41,732 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 31,849 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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RY57 BVR 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 88.9%.

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 RY57 BVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY57 BVR registered?

RY57 BVR is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 February 2008.

Is RY57 BVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY57 BVR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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