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SV58 YHM

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,416 mi
Last recorded159,416 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 YHM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 159,416 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 153,316 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 148,803 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 148,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded hole in dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure mountings corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 148,784 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded hole in dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 130,870 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 130,870 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 115,082 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 114,710 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 98,592 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 98,569 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 85,051 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 75,397 miles

rear child seat fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 67,955 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 60,170 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 47,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2011 35,851 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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SV58 YHM is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SV58 YHM, 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 SV58 YHM registered?

SV58 YHM is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 November 2008.

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