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G1 GCG

2008 Volvo XC70

Black Petrol 3192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,344 mi
Last recorded72,344 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 GCG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,192cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 72,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate loose.

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 70,375 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 66,292 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 66,292 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 62,212 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 59,211 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 59,211 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 57,280 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 56,917 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 54,275 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 50,425 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 50,424 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking

cut in nearside front tyre wall

Pass 17 Apr 2017 47,318 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 42,808 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 39,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 33,008 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 26,286 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 4 Apr 2012 20,571 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 15,334 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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G1 GCG is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 3,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G1 GCG, 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 G1 GCG registered?

G1 GCG is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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