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SJ58 SVZ

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

199,713 mi
Last recorded199,713 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 SVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 199,713 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2025 199,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm upper bush (marked yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 197,719 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 197,719 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 190,569 miles

advise both front tyres /condition

advise n/s/r brake very slightly binding

Fail 14 Feb 2023 190,558 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

advise both front tyres /condition

advise n/s/r brake very slightly binding

Pass 1 Feb 2022 179,471 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 179,470 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 166,650 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 166,615 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 159,507 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 159,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 155,657 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 155,657 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 150,174 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 145,602 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 145,602 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 120,378 miles

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

Offside rear tyre inner tread worn

Slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 9 Sep 2014 99,468 miles

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

Offside front sidelight dim

Pass 9 Sep 2013 79,708 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2012 62,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2011 42,609 miles

fuel filter damp

Fail 14 Sep 2011 42,204 miles

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

fuel filter damp

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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SJ58 SVZ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SJ58 SVZ, 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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SJ58 SVZ is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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