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AN08 VSL

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

227,281 mi
Last recorded227,281 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 VSL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 227,281 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 30 Jun 2025 219,505 miles

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc Surface corrosion

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 219,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc Surface corrosion

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 210,635 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 210,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 200,894 miles

Rear Inner inner edge wear

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 200,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner inner edge wear

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 194,693 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 186,633 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 179,548 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 172,437 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded away/adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 163,692 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 155,216 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 144,582 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 132,438 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic outer sills fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Jun 2015 132,438 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

plastic outer sills fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Jun 2014 123,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 123,486 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 104,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2012 80,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 80,457 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 54,654 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 VSL is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

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

Is AN08 VSL safe to buy?

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