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RP58 RPS

2008 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

206,709 mi
Last recorded206,709 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRP58 RPS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 206,709 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 198,061 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))

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

Fail 9 Dec 2022 198,061 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

Pass 9 Nov 2021 194,158 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 179,072 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a pin hole but preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 155,259 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 132,536 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing 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 29 Mar 2017 115,592 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 94,970 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 94,970 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 91,394 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 83,529 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

OSF WASHER JET POOR OPERATION

Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,182 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre thread stepped

offside rear tyre bold on edges very close to cords

offside rear tyre cracks all over thread and sidewalls

Pass 7 Aug 2012 48,996 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust emissions too clean to register for test

unable to check offside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2012 48,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust emissions too clean to register for test

unable to check offside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2011 35,055 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust emissions too clean to register for test

unable to check offside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

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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RP58 RPS is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RP58 RPS, 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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RP58 RPS is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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