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VK58 SKZ

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,232 mi
Last recorded93,232 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 SKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 93,232 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 93,232 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 92,923 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 92,422 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight surface corrosion - all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 92,422 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight surface corrosion - all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 91,652 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 91,010 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 91,010 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 89,853 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 89,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 88,938 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 88,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 79,988 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Service indicator indicates service is due

Fail 24 Jul 2019 79,988 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Service indicator indicates service is due

Pass 25 Jul 2018 68,230 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jul 2018 68,230 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 57,860 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 56,607 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracking

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 56,607 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracking

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 53,533 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 48,845 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 48,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Osr tyre very badly cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,561 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 36,263 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 36,263 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 29,686 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

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 SKZ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey 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 VK58 SKZ, 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 SKZ registered?

VK58 SKZ is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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