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AN08 MVZ

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,657 mi
Last recorded177,657 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 177,657 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 165,135 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 153,820 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 142,510 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 133,388 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both-245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres distorted

Fail 14 Oct 2021 133,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both-245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres distorted

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 126,324 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 110,803 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 99,648 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 83,336 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 83,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 66,918 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,958 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 49,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres distorted

Pass 9 Apr 2014 33,353 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 18,717 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 15,648 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 11,893 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 MVZ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MVZ, 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 MVZ registered?

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

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