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AN08 TYP

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,115 mi
Last recorded181,115 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 181,115 miles

front brake pads over 3/4 worn

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 25 Feb 2026 181,115 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake pads over 3/4 worn

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre bold on inner edge and sighs of being run flat

Pass 13 Dec 2024 174,178 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 162,196 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Excessively Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Considerable! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 162,196 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Excessively Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Considerable! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 148,891 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 132,425 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 121,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 101,102 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 86,703 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2017 77,882 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 71,588 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 ()

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

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 62,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 62,104 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 52,925 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 45,578 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 38,649 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 28,894 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 TYP is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue 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 TYP, 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 TYP is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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