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SK58 OLN

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

240,982 mi
Last recorded240,982 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 OLN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 240,982 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 240,974 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 236,026 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear disc orange in colour indicating a fault or getting hot, further investigation advised

Nearside headlamp washer does not work as intended

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all rear suspension componenets covered in heavy surface rust, not deemed excessive at time of test

Fail 16 Sep 2024 235,457 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear disc orange in colour indicating a fault or getting hot, further investigation advised

Nearside headlamp washer does not work as intended

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all rear suspension componenets covered in heavy surface rust, not deemed excessive at time of test

Pass 3 Oct 2023 229,069 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front wheel/brake binding/grabbing further investigation advised

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

Offside Front Lower bumper valence loose

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 229,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front wheel/brake binding/grabbing further investigation advised

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

Offside Front Lower bumper valence loose

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wipers not tested

Pass 29 Sep 2022 218,564 miles

DPF flange nuts excessively corroded but still secure and not blowing at time of test

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose but still secure

Fail 15 Sep 2022 218,554 miles

Exhaust system insecure central and rear mountings defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DPF flange nuts excessively corroded but still secure and not blowing at time of test

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose but still secure

wipers not tested

Pass 17 Sep 2021 200,762 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe to rear hose joint corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp wash facility faulty, fluid gushes out of the bottom of the car

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slightly noisy and slightly rough advise further investigation (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 200,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe to rear hose joint corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp wash facility faulty, fluid gushes out of the bottom of the car

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slightly noisy and slightly rough advise further investigation (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 188,178 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under body and suspension surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2019 176,053 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))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 161,229 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 147,804 miles

eshaust hanger deterated

Pass 20 Sep 2016 134,435 miles

front drop links have slight play

rear pads low

Pass 29 Sep 2015 117,843 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 99,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 81,089 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 69,087 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 51,481 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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SK58 OLN is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK58 OLN, 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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SK58 OLN is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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