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GF58 ORU

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

219,591 mi
Last recorded219,591 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 ORU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 219,591 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 211,888 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 211,885 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 202,539 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 202,539 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 191,440 miles

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

front exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2021 181,708 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 165,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Oct 2019 156,078 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 155,369 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 145,847 miles

offside front coil spring corroded condition

Pass 23 Oct 2017 137,531 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 137,531 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 132,381 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2015 124,611 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 124,466 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bush's (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 116,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2014 116,297 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2013 108,077 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly on outer sidewall

Pass 22 Sep 2012 98,876 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 94,239 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 ORU is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ORU, 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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What year was GF58 ORU registered?

GF58 ORU is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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