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AN08 UAE

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

177,759 mi
Last recorded177,759 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 177,759 miles

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose HOUSING (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light CRACKED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED TREADS 2020 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE REDUCED AT ENGINE IDLE

TAILGATE STRUTS DEFECTIVE

Fail 10 Jun 2026 177,759 miles

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose HOUSING (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light CRACKED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED TREADS 2020 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE REDUCED AT ENGINE IDLE

TAILGATE STRUTS DEFECTIVE

Pass 16 Jun 2025 174,374 miles

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose HOUSING (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED TREADS 2020 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE REDUCED AT ENGINE IDLE

Fail 16 Jun 2025 174,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose HOUSING (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED TREADS 2020 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE REDUCED AT ENGINE IDLE

Pass 24 Jun 2024 171,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

mil lamp indicates fault

Fail 24 Jun 2024 171,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

mil lamp indicates fault

Pass 2 Jun 2023 167,529 miles

EML illuminated

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 163,442 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Both mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 163,442 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Both mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 159,666 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 144,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 144,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 135,128 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 135,127 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 123,357 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Jul 2018 123,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jun 2017 112,633 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 104,714 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 94,267 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 90,578 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 81,038 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 81,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 68,557 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 68,557 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 50,596 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 UAE is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UAE, 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 UAE is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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