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AN08 MVY

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

142,803 mi
Last recorded142,803 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 142,803 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 124,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 114,117 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to tread

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 105,797 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 97,193 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken/system corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perished/tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 90,775 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 87,497 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 82,277 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 75,711 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 70,831 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 64,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 60,173 miles

tyres are starting to get low

Pass 19 May 2014 54,421 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 48,189 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 41,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2012 41,944 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 35,195 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 MVY is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MVY, 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 MVY registered?

AN08 MVY is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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The MOT history for AN08 MVY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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