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RV58 PZX

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

301,659 mi
Last recorded301,659 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 PZX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 301,659 miles

Offside Rear light lens cracked

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 301,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake effort slightly low

Offside Rear Inner wheel liner loose

Offside Rear light lens cracked

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 289,657 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all hangers (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear shock gaiters split

Fail 27 Oct 2022 289,643 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective all hangers (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear shock gaiters split

Pass 9 Nov 2021 285,732 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 285,731 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 278,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 278,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 267,095 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 250,455 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 234,236 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 222,580 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 222,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 207,806 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 175,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 144,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 108,565 miles

slight damage nearside front tyre inner sidewall

slight uneven wear offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2011 77,723 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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RV58 PZX is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RV58 PZX, 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 RV58 PZX registered?

RV58 PZX is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 October 2008.

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