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AN08 VSV

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,976 mi
Last recorded112,976 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 112,976 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 108,788 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 108,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 98,822 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 98,822 miles

Nearside Exhaust system insecure Mid and rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 90,780 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 80,604 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 80,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 72,598 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 66,782 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 59,630 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 56,103 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 56,103 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 52,824 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 52,824 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 47,708 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 42,918 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 36,634 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 36,634 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 29,914 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 24,054 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 16,929 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 VSV is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc 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 VSV, 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 VSV registered?

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

Is AN08 VSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 VSV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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