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CV08 GNZ

2008 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

129,462 mi
Last recorded129,462 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 GNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 129,462 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 123,260 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 117,720 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 115,396 miles

Central exhaust heat shield is loose

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 115,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central exhaust heat shield is loose

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 110,175 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 110,143 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 106,822 miles

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2020 104,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 97,793 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 97,793 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 89,574 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 86,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

slight noise from osf when turned unable to determine wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jan 2016 77,578 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 77,578 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 66,630 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 66,529 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 53,963 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 53,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 May 2013 49,280 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 49,280 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 40,388 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 39,743 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,927 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 GNZ is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GNZ, 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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What year was CV08 GNZ registered?

CV08 GNZ is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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