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AN08 MWU

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,122 mi
Last recorded76,122 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 76,122 miles

Brake disc back plate corroded (various)

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

Covers obscuring some components

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 74,096 miles

All brake back plates corroded and in poor condition

Covers obscuring some components

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various places of under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 74,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Particulate filter (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Catalitic converter (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake back plates corroded and in poor condition

Covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 71,172 miles

All Brake back plates very corroded

Corrosion setting to exhaust system

Corrosionsetting into various suspension components

Engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Sep 2022 67,889 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Sep 2022 67,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Sep 2021 64,418 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Sep 2020 62,574 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jun 2019 58,812 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jun 2018 54,461 miles

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

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jun 2017 49,577 miles

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

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

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 49,577 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 44,924 miles

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jun 2015 38,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 33,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 26,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 21,168 miles

slight movement in n/s & o/s front wishbone bush,s

Pass 28 Jun 2011 14,961 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 MWU is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc 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 MWU, 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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AN08 MWU is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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