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SP58 VWD

2008 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,872 mi
Last recorded126,872 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 VWD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 126,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 126,331 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 16 Aug 2022 120,586 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2021 116,031 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken

Front & rear suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2020 109,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 109,238 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 104,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slightly deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 104,482 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slightly deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 98,918 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm, nail in tyre & worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.70mm & worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 92,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00mm & worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00mm & worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 85,802 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 85,802 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 75,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.12mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.47mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

cut in tread of nearside rear tyre

headlight adjuster altered to re-check lights

stone in tread of offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2014 68,717 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 55,427 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2012 45,930 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 45,930 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 33,958 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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SP58 VWD is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SP58 VWD, 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 SP58 VWD registered?

SP58 VWD is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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