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AN08 VST

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,914 mi
Last recorded143,914 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 VST
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 143,914 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 140,600 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 137,819 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 135,361 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 131,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 131,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jul 2020 128,449 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 121,906 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 121,906 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outline marker lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 115,372 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 115,372 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 108,216 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage (no cords showing)

n/s/r lamp cracked

Fail 4 Jul 2017 108,216 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/r 245/40/18 y (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage (no cords showing)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 99,960 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 93,697 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 78,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/r tyre which does not reach cords

Fail 19 Jun 2014 78,728 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/r tyre which does not reach cords

Pass 14 Jun 2013 60,288 miles

rear trailing arm bushes showing signs of wear

Fail 14 Jun 2013 60,288 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)

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Unable to see inner front pads

rear trailing arm bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 20 Jun 2012 46,018 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,384 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 VST is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,521cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VST, 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 VST is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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