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GD57 XJZ

2008 Volvo C30

White Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

226,799 mi
Last recorded226,799 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD57 XJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 226,799 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 226,663 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of n/s/r tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed catalytic converter shows evidence of tampering (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 207,246 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Fail 29 Oct 2024 207,246 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 4 Oct 2023 185,997 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 169,911 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 144,815 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 129,219 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 129,211 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 124,406 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 115,465 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 115,464 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s/f wishbone arm bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 109,481 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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GD57 XJZ is a 2008 Volvo C30 in White with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GD57 XJZ, 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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GD57 XJZ is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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