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GF08 HKK

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,947 mi
Last recorded135,947 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 HKK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 135,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 135,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 130,664 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 127,624 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 121,024 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 107,165 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 107,163 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 95,321 miles

2 front wipers in limit

covers /under trays

n/s/f inner cover has damage close to tyre

n/s/f inner cv boot has damage

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/f head light pattern faded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 85,879 miles

Front wiper just in limit

engine cover / under trays fitted

front bumper has damage

front grill has tape on front

n/s/f inner cv boot has slight damage leak grease

Fail 22 Aug 2018 85,879 miles

Front wiper just in limit

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover / under trays fitted

front bumper has damage

front grill has tape on front

n/s/f inner cv boot has slight damage leak grease

Pass 31 Aug 2017 78,366 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 75,189 miles

Nearside Rear has slight side wall damage but no cord showing

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 66,663 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 14 Mar 2015 57,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrsion to exhaust

slight wear on off side front tyre on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2014 48,392 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,319 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 38,319 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 24,049 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 11,050 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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GF08 HKK is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GF08 HKK, 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 HKK is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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