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VK58 SKV

2008 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,434 mi
Last recorded121,434 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 SKV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 121,434 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 120,485 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing two snapped (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 111,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 111,168 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 106,392 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))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 106,392 miles

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

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 11 Aug 2018 106,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 101,108 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front bumper corner slightly damaged

Offside Rear tyre close to leagl limit

both front tyres on legakl limit (borderline)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 88,313 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 88,296 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 87,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre splitting tyre tread uneven

Fail 5 Dec 2013 87,136 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre splitting tyre tread uneven

Pass 4 Jun 2013 81,660 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING WEAR AND LIPPING AROUND EDGES - ESPECIALLY N/S/F

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

O/S/R TYRE SHOWING CRACKING IN TREADED AREA

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 14 Jun 2012 70,905 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 60,879 miles

Both rear stay arms, bushes perished

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 60,879 miles

Both rear stay arms, bushes perished

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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VK58 SKV is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VK58 SKV, 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 VK58 SKV registered?

VK58 SKV is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 October 2008.

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