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GJ08 DHE

2008 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,599 mi
Last recorded91,599 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 DHE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 91,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 91,597 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 83,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 205 55 17 ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 74,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3rds worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2022 68,877 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 68,877 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 66,854 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 62,138 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 58,205 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 54,024 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 49,235 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 42,563 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 36,096 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2012 29,190 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)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 20,424 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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GJ08 DHE is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GJ08 DHE, 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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GJ08 DHE is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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