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AN08 VTV

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

201,774 mi
Last recorded201,774 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 201,774 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 196,620 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 196,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 191,743 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 185,923 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 185,877 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 180,075 miles

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

Rear Both tyres worn uneven inner edges

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 174,377 miles

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

Rear Both tyres wearing unevenly inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2020 168,472 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly, inner edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 168,469 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly, inner edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 157,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front sections of main feed corroded under plastic coating. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 145,565 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front section of both main feed brake pipes appear corroded ,but have plastic coating

offside front and both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2017 135,045 miles

Nearside Front damage to outer sidewall

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroderd

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2016 122,674 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 108,376 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 89,890 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 89,890 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 88,253 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 73,112 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,263 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 55,374 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 55,374 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VTV 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 77.3%.

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 VTV, 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 VTV registered?

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

Is AN08 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 VTV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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