CarVerify

Free Car Check

AN08 VTE

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

196,992 mi
Last recorded196,992 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 196,992 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all four inner edges (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 196,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all four inner edges (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 177,924 miles

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

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all four on inner edges (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 154,187 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer marker lights not working

Offside Rear tyre treads slightly worn on inner edge

all four wheels very slightly distorted on inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2022 129,808 miles

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

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

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

fuel filters damp possibly has slight leak

Pass 1 Dec 2021 112,495 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 30 Nov 2021 112,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2020 101,723 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))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust very rusty

fuel filter damp

Pass 17 Jun 2019 96,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; limiting tester's view of some components.

Fail 17 Jun 2019 96,290 miles

Exhaust system insecure Bracket broken: rear sub-frame mounting area. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; limiting tester's view of some components.

Pass 31 May 2018 89,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

Fail 31 May 2018 89,410 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

Pass 14 Jun 2017 83,379 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Small nick in near-side front, outer tyre wall.

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 77,826 miles

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's: obscuring some components.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 68,752 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 60,602 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 51,340 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 41,592 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 31,745 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AN08 VTE is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AN08 VTE?

You can check the full history of AN08 VTE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AN08 VTE registered?

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

Is AN08 VTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 VTE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AN08 VTE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AN08 VTE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.