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GK08 AOP

2008 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,584 mi
Last recorded151,584 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 AOP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 151,584 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 146,271 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 139,827 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 15 Aug 2022 132,650 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 125,656 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 120,021 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 120,020 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear short stab arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2019 115,016 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes are slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2018 107,785 miles

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

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2018 107,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2017 99,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 85,939 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 78,098 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 66,259 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 55,313 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 47,144 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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GK08 AOP is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GK08 AOP, 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 GK08 AOP registered?

GK08 AOP is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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