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AN08 EMX

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

191,359 mi
Last recorded191,359 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 EMX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2025 191,359 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Power steering malfunctioning erratic in operation (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through the cords and some of the carcass wires (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through the cords and some of the carcass wires (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail CRACKED AROUND 75%OF IT'S CIRCUMFERENCE. OFFSIDE REAR HUB/WHEEL ASSEMBLY LIKELY TO DETACH FROM VEHICLE (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

THIS VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN ON THE ROAD

Pass 22 Feb 2024 172,894 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

slight corrosion on underside / rear axle

Pass 28 Feb 2023 158,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 144,577 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 132,906 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 130,001 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 123,093 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 116,871 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 106,612 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 106,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 97,967 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 89,962 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 77,172 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 66,035 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 52,505 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 43,340 miles

Near side rear drop link ball joint has play in it

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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AN08 EMX is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AN08 EMX, 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 AN08 EMX registered?

AN08 EMX is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is AN08 EMX safe to buy?

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