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AN08 VTA

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

177,252 mi
Last recorded177,252 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 177,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyres inner edge out of shape

Fail 2 Mar 2026 177,100 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyres inner edge out of shape

Pass 14 Mar 2025 173,230 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 169,269 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 165,167 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 160,849 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 157,482 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 155,495 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT MOUNTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT MOUNTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 148,471 miles

Emissions result too low to record

Exhaust flange nuts corroded

Nail in tyre Offside rear ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 135,810 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 125,228 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 113,787 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 102,603 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 102,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 95,685 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 89,511 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 84,424 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2012 84,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres on 3mm.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 78,483 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 56,480 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 VTA is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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