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GF58 EOO

2008 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

214,919 mi
Last recorded214,919 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 EOO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2023 214,919 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to rear exhaust missing and perforated with leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fuel hose insecure fuel filler hose clip fractured (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill cover insecure

Offside Front and both rear coil springs not located correctly

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 206,171 miles

Exhaust system poor corroded condition

Front bumper broken

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Slightly out of position (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper missing

Fail 9 Aug 2022 206,171 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system poor corroded condition

Front bumper broken

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Slightly out of position (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper missing

Pass 14 Aug 2021 188,969 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 188,969 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 173,934 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2019 158,352 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 147,654 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 147,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 143,355 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (3.5.1i)

undertrays and sill trims fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 29 Jun 2017 143,347 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front when on the brake tester a grinding noise on n/s/f

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (3.5.1i)

undertrays and sill trims fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 20 Dec 2016 136,796 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s 97(not locking) o/s147(locking) (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 136,796 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s 97(not locking) o/s147(locking) (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 123,832 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 123,832 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 108,239 miles

centre exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2014 108,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

centre exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2013 81,967 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 63,517 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 63,386 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 46,405 miles

Undertrays fitted engine and sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Nov 2011 46,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted engine and sills not allowing full inspection

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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GF58 EOO is a 2008 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GF58 EOO, 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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GF58 EOO is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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