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AK58 HPZ

2008 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,749 mi
Last recorded147,749 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 HPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 147,749 miles

Both rear lamps have cracks in lens and offside front

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 147,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear lamps have cracks in lens and offside front

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 138,837 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 138,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 128,616 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 114,304 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 114,304 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2017 102,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn lower on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2017 102,095 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn lower on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2016 87,920 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 87,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 74,849 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 58,240 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 45,421 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 33,568 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 23,713 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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AK58 HPZ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK58 HPZ, 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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AK58 HPZ is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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