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DY58 EMV

2008 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,025 mi
Last recorded134,025 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 EMV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 134,025 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 134,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 132,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder wear/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder wear / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 129,982 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 129,982 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 126,622 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 123,124 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 120,181 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 120,170 miles

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

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

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

vibration from rear brakes

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 116,346 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 116,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2018 110,200 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 99,827 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 99,827 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 86,023 miles

Front under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2016 86,023 miles

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

Front under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2015 74,464 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread (chalked)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 67,435 miles

Front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 52,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly worn but not to excess,

small cuts in the offside front tyre but no cords showing.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 45,060 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 45,049 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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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DY58 EMV is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DY58 EMV, 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 DY58 EMV registered?

DY58 EMV is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is DY58 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY58 EMV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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