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AN08 VSZ

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,390 mi
Last recorded116,390 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 116,390 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 109,917 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 102,414 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 102,414 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 96,510 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 87,580 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 79,045 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 71,423 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 63,623 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 56,437 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 56,414 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 54,806 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights H/Lights too low

Fail 2 Mar 2017 54,806 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights H/Lights too low

Pass 27 Feb 2016 48,126 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 37,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre cracking sidewall

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2013 28,512 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 22,072 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 16,263 miles

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

both ns and os front tyres waering on inner most edges

sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays giving little or no access to prescribed areas

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 VSZ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VSZ, 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 VSZ registered?

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

Is AN08 VSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 VSZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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