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GF08 HKA

2008 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,821 mi
Last recorded156,821 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 HKA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 156,821 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 156,821 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm central (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 145,393 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 145,393 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

battery warning light lit on dash

Pass 10 Jun 2024 134,513 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 125,258 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 125,255 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour osr/nsr (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 120,556 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 12 May 2021 116,131 miles

Engine under trays & covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

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))

Pass 20 May 2020 112,177 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 7 May 2019 108,613 miles

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))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 12 May 2018 100,536 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 92,259 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2017 92,249 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 79,417 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 65,788 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 47,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 47,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2013 38,093 miles

both rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2012 29,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2011 22,778 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 22,778 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GF08 HKA is a 2008 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GF08 HKA, 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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GF08 HKA is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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