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AN08 TXZ

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

199,401 mi
Last recorded199,401 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 199,401 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 193,612 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 193,612 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 187,343 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 187,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 184,923 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank heat shield not entirely secure. But not likely to fall off.

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 180,993 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play some play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 180,991 miles

Rear Upper Suspension component insecurely attached very loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected heavy to turn (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall and low tread 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play some play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 167,072 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 167,072 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear broken lamp (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front pads look low but unable to measure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 157,527 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 141,656 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 141,656 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2017 126,465 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 126,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 106,641 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively some fluctuation (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively some fluctuation (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 106,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively some fluctuation (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively some fluctuation (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 86,044 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 67,889 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 51,606 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 51,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 34,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 21,485 miles

n/s/r tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 20 Jun 2011 16,919 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 TXZ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TXZ, 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 TXZ registered?

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

Is AN08 TXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 TXZ shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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