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AN08 UEW

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

195,356 mi
Last recorded195,356 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 195,356 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 195,356 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 190,457 miles

Front fog light tell tale inoperative

Headlight washers inoperative

Fail 16 May 2024 190,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front fog light tell tale inoperative

Headlight washers inoperative

Pass 29 Mar 2023 184,994 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 184,752 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated switch broken (1.1.6 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 176,192 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Mar 2022 176,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Apr 2021 168,008 miles

Nearside Front Outer nearside front outer marker not working

Nearside Rear nearside rear suspension bump stop perished

lower engine undertray cover fitted obscuring MOT items

nearside and offside rear suspension coil springs corroded

pas fluid low and pas operation stiff

Fail 26 Mar 2021 167,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management warning light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside rear trailing arm front bushes perished and seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear nearside rear suspension bump stop perished

lower engine undertray cover fitted obscuring MOT items

nearside and offside rear suspension coil springs corroded

pas fluid low and pas operation stiff

Pass 10 Mar 2020 163,276 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough power steering operation weak (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 150,501 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 150,481 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 132,997 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 126,903 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 122,714 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 111,589 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyre inner edges slightly distorted

Pass 26 Mar 2014 98,757 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 83,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2013 83,638 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 69,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Ns sill trim loose

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

Small chips to windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 51,903 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)

Oil leak front of engine

Undertray fitted engine and sills not allowing full inspection

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 UEW is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UEW, 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 UEW registered?

AN08 UEW is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is AN08 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 UEW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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