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SV58 RGU

2008 Volvo C70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,013 mi
Last recorded76,013 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 RGU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 76,013 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 74,827 miles

suspenson rusted through rusted

Fail 11 Jul 2024 74,821 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

suspenson rusted through rusted

Pass 24 Jul 2023 74,018 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 73,478 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 73,475 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))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 73,004 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 72,994 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 72,552 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 71,073 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 68,360 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 68,360 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2017 73,782 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 66,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 60,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 52,575 miles

n/s/r/ wheel rim slightly distorted

under trays fitted

engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 46,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Sep 2013 39,364 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,392 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 23,626 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 23,626 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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SV58 RGU is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 74,779 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 C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV58 RGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SV58 RGU registered?

SV58 RGU is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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