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G16 GGT

2008 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,851 mi
Last recorded82,851 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 GGT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 82,851 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 80,129 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 75,485 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))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BUSHERS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 72,371 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 29 Nov 2021 70,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 67,764 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads getting low (approx. 2mm). (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 62,711 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 57,576 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 54,348 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 50,731 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 47,364 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 47,364 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 47,149 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 40,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre cutting out on inside edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2014 40,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre cutting out on inside edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 34,603 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 26,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 19,415 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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G16 GGT is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 100,062 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G16 GGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G16 GGT registered?

G16 GGT is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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