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E208 GCG

1988 Volvo Unknown

Yellow Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

302,385 mi
Last recorded302,385 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE208 GCG
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2025 302,385 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 302,312 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 301,115 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 300,227 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 298,358 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced air bag mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced air bag mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 297,456 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo Unknown?

Based on 9,254 MOT tests across 5,761 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
6,095
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
5,761
On UK Roads
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E208 GCG is a 1988 Volvo Unknown in Yellow with a 9,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The Volvo Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 38 years old, this Volvo Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E208 GCG registered?

E208 GCG is a 1988 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 4 March 1988.

Is E208 GCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E208 GCG shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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