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GF08 VMA

2008 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,320 mi
Last recorded147,320 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 VMA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 147,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2023 147,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2022 132,393 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 123,440 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 117,560 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 117,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 112,088 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 112,088 miles

Headlamp aim not tested due to broken spring (4.1.2 (b))

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 not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 102,581 miles

N/side inner drive shaft boot has a slight leak

O/side rear tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 28 Sep 2018 102,581 miles

N/side inner drive shaft boot has a slight leak

O/side rear tyre worn on inner tread

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 90,049 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 78,056 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 77,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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 25 Sep 2015 64,939 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 50,913 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 49,127 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 35,993 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 23,793 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 18,362 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 VMA is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VMA, 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 VMA is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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