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RV58 RCU

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

197,219 mi
Last recorded197,219 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 RCU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 197,219 miles

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

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

steering tight on idle

Pass 4 Apr 2024 185,507 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBS SLIGHTLY WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 174,778 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 162,105 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 150,874 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 139,344 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 127,889 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 117,964 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 117,964 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 108,961 miles

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

Nearside Front inner steer joint has play

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

Offside Front inner steer joint has play

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 100,506 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 92,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 80,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in all tyres

emissions too clean to register

exhaust corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,601 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 66,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts to n/s/r tyre

front wipers smearing

slight play in both rear drop links

Pass 18 Oct 2011 47,320 miles

age cracking to both front lower suspension arm inner front bushes

cuts in all tyres

slight movement in both rear anti roll bar link rods

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 RCU is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RV58 RCU, 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 RCU registered?

RV58 RCU is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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