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G24 MCS

2008 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

223,991 mi
Last recorded223,991 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG24 MCS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 223,991 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 221,264 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 218,180 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 214,408 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 209,193 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 203,927 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 203,927 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 192,426 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front lower arm bushes perished

Pass 22 Oct 2018 178,357 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 159,440 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 144,037 miles

Nearside Rear Inner lamp/reflector full of water

Pass 26 Mar 2015 124,948 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 106,857 miles

noise from front of vehicle shields covering components

Fail 19 Apr 2013 92,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 92,478 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 75,323 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

Pass 14 Apr 2011 58,927 miles

emission to clean for smoke meter to read

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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G24 MCS is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G24 MCS, 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 G24 MCS registered?

G24 MCS is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is G24 MCS safe to buy?

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