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T50 RSA

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

231,668 mi
Last recorded231,668 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT50 RSA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 231,668 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 213,316 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 202,043 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres uneven tread wear on inner edges (stepping) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 202,041 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground DPF wiring insecure under front sub-frame (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres uneven tread wear on inner edges (stepping) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 191,289 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 184,997 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 177,367 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 173,807 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

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

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

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

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

rear seats folded down unable to check seat belts

Fail 25 Feb 2020 173,803 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working bottle / pipes leaking (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside 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))

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

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

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

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

rear seats folded down unable to check seat belts

Pass 9 May 2019 168,279 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 168,247 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 164,385 miles

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

Nearside Front battery wiring routed wrong advise to do

Nearside Front wheel can feel play when shaken on the floor cant see any movement in susp arm etc suspect shocker inner damping rod play advise have checked out

Nearside Front wiring not clipped into place

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak a few places more so on turbo ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

autobox oil leak

bonnet secondary catch missing

Fail 4 Apr 2018 164,385 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front battery wiring routed wrong advise to do

Nearside Front wheel can feel play when shaken on the floor cant see any movement in susp arm etc suspect shocker inner damping rod play advise have checked out

Nearside Front wiring not clipped into place

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak a few places more so on turbo ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

autobox oil leak

bonnet secondary catch missing

Fail 19 Mar 2018 164,348 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Aug 2016 163,881 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 163,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2015 136,559 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 136,549 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inside

Fail 17 Oct 2014 136,546 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inside

Pass 7 Mar 2014 120,546 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre mishaped and wearing low on the inside edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 92,400 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 94,200 miles

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

Rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 12 Mar 2012 71,795 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 71,795 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 49,711 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 49,325 miles

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

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

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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T50 RSA is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T50 RSA, 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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T50 RSA is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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