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GK08 AGU

2008 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,657 mi
Last recorded175,657 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 AGU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 175,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2023 175,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 162,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 147,499 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))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 135,408 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 135,408 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 129,574 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 122,727 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 115,855 miles

Front no plate damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear crack in rear no plate

Fail 8 Jun 2017 115,855 miles

Front no plate damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear crack in rear no plate

Pass 1 Jun 2016 105,768 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 105,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 93,988 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 82,050 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 67,607 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 56,036 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 37,349 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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GK08 AGU is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 74,779 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK08 AGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GK08 AGU registered?

GK08 AGU is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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