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FY58 SLV

2008 Volvo C70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,462 mi
Last recorded172,462 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 SLV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 172,462 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 171,642 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 168,740 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 168,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 164,845 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 164,845 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 160,823 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 160,823 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 2020 155,364 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 155,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 151,385 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 145,221 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 136,143 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 136,143 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 127,008 miles

the offside and nearside rear tyres tread lifting

Pass 17 Sep 2015 117,958 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 117,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 107,292 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 86,727 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 76,228 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 76,201 miles

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

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

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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FY58 SLV is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY58 SLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY58 SLV?

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What year was FY58 SLV registered?

FY58 SLV is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 October 2008.

Is FY58 SLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY58 SLV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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