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AN08 UES

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

140,196 mi
Last recorded140,196 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 140,196 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 133,804 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 127,487 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 127,487 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 118,902 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear can not check rear seat belts or seat security due to cages fitted

Fail 15 May 2023 118,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear can not check rear seat belts or seat security due to cages fitted

Pass 13 May 2022 110,167 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 97,932 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 97,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 96,099 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 89,436 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 82,344 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 70,608 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2017 70,352 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 63,028 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)

Fail 3 May 2016 63,028 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 56,564 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edge of tread

Fail 30 Apr 2015 56,564 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 May 2014 50,122 miles

Fuel tank wet with diesel, no apparent leaks

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 May 2014 50,122 miles

Fuel tank wet with diesel, no apparent leaks

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,393 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 44,393 miles

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

offside repeater lense is cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2012 39,690 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 30,820 miles

cracks in tread pattern of offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2011 30,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

cracks in tread pattern of offside rear tyre

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

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