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AN08 ZVO

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,078 mi
Last recorded162,078 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 ZVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 162,078 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 161,990 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 156,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi badly deteriorated and weak

handbrake performance just met requirements

Fail 29 Aug 2024 156,241 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section /offside rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi badly deteriorated and weak

exhaust multiple repairs to exhaust and corroded

handbrake performance just met requirements

Pass 5 Sep 2023 150,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from multiple repairs and badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

handbrake performance low just met requirements

Fail 4 Sep 2023 150,417 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from multiple repairs and badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

handbrake performance low just met requirements

Pass 5 Sep 2022 144,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 134,474 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 134,363 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 126,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2020 126,924 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 119,490 miles

tailgate handle sticks in. possibility of contents spill.

Fail 24 Aug 2019 119,490 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

tailgate handle sticks in. possibility of contents spill.

Pass 1 Sep 2018 112,698 miles

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre worn inner edges 3mm 225-50-17

corrosion to suspension and brake components

Fail 1 Sep 2018 112,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre worn inner edges 3mm 225-50-17

corrosion to suspension and brake components

Pass 10 Aug 2017 106,190 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 100,184 miles

Offside Front tyre small cut in tread

eml light on

Pass 1 Sep 2015 94,910 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 88,537 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 82,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 ZVO is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZVO, 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 ZVO is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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