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RV58 CGE

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,293 mi
Last recorded163,293 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 CGE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 163,293 miles

2 different size wheels fitted but on the same axle

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroding and offside missing

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 155,588 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component misting from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

different size wheels fitted but on the same axle

Pass 28 Nov 2023 146,297 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 137,588 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 129,213 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 123,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroding and has a small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to canvas and small cut (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 117,751 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre has several deep cuts in inner sidewall, not deep enough to reach cords at present.

Nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge close to canvas.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 110,464 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 103,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel rim dented inside and tyre has flat spot

Offside Front brake hose has a slight twist

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

exhaust system and hangers corroding but secure at time of test

Fail 16 Nov 2017 103,617 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel rim dented inside and tyre has flat spot

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

Offside Front brake hose has a slight twist

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

exhaust system and hangers corroding but secure at time of test

Pass 28 Nov 2016 96,335 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 96,241 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 87,878 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 79,111 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 67,826 miles

n/s /front outer tyre sidewall slight damage

o/s/front wheel rim slightly buckled on inside edge

Pass 1 Dec 2012 56,261 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2011 45,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2011 45,062 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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RV58 CGE is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RV58 CGE, 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.

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What year was RV58 CGE registered?

RV58 CGE is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 4 December 2008.

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