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AN08 LWU

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,036 mi
Last recorded157,036 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 LWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 157,036 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 146,097 miles

all brake disc back plates corroded

corrosion to front + rear sub frames ,suspension arms , shocker absorbers , etc

corrosion to rear inner sills

front exhaust flange nuts/bolts heavily corroded

rear trailing arm front bushes separating

rear tyres wearing towards inner edges

Fail 11 Apr 2025 146,097 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

all brake disc back plates corroded

corrosion to front + rear sub frames ,suspension arms , shocker absorbers , etc

corrosion to rear inner sills

front exhaust flange nuts/bolts heavily corroded

rear trailing arm front bushes separating

rear tyres wearing towards inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2024 137,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald edges - recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald edges - recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear trailing arms front bushes deteriorating

exhaust middle flange nuts corroded/getting weak

Fail 16 Apr 2024 137,552 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald edges - recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald edges - recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear trailing arms front bushes deteriorating

exhaust middle flange nuts corroded/getting weak

Pass 24 Apr 2023 120,558 miles

corrosion to body around rear shocker top mountings

corrosion to front + rear sub frame

front exhaust flange nuts/bolts heavily corroded

o/s washer jet faulty

Fail 24 Apr 2023 120,558 miles

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

corrosion to body around rear shocker top mountings

corrosion to front + rear sub frame

front exhaust flange nuts/bolts heavily corroded

o/s washer jet faulty

Pass 28 Apr 2022 112,455 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 109,431 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 109,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted friction material insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective over rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 106,517 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 106,517 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 102,694 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 94,916 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2018 94,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing arm bush/bracket (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush/bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 90,340 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 88,586 miles

Engine covers fitted, Undertrays fitted

Engine management light on

Pass 7 Jul 2015 80,857 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 80,648 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 69,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 69,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2013 57,570 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 45,383 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 35,954 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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AN08 LWU is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AN08 LWU, 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 LWU registered?

AN08 LWU is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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