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AN08 MVL

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,745 mi
Last recorded179,745 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 MVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 179,745 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 168,564 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 163,880 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 163,880 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 157,930 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 139,140 miles

Centre Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2016 139,140 miles

Centre Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 105,444 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 105,444 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 84,662 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

exhaust corroded

wiperblades poor

Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,871 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges and tread cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2011 43,819 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads approx half worn

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 MVL is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AN08 MVL registered?

AN08 MVL is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is AN08 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 MVL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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