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CV08 GKZ

2008 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,622 mi
Last recorded141,622 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 GKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 141,622 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 136,780 miles

Both front lower wishbone rear bushes in poor condition.

Just acceptable wear to rear brake pads.

Light stone chips across windscreen.

N/S front shock absorber starting to leak.

N/S inner cv boot starting to split.

Slight buckle to O/S front inner wheel rim.

Under vehicle covered.

Pass 17 Oct 2019 130,373 miles

both front tyres low and very worn on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2018 123,229 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking Brake Efficiency 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 123,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking Brake Efficiency 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 119,016 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 119,013 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 112,425 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 103,797 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 3 Dec 2015 103,937 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour too pale (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour too pale (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing low

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2014 93,555 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 10 Oct 2013 82,647 miles

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorating

offside rear tyre wear

Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

brake pedal travel

handbrake lever travel

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 9 Nov 2011 62,792 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 54,063 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C30?

Based on 505,875 MOT tests across 31,193 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,295
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,252
Registration plate lamp not working 5,361
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,689
coil spring broken 3,588
position lamp(s) not working 3,397
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CV08 GKZ is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Volvo C30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 75,652 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C30 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV08 GKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C30 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo C30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CV08 GKZ is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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