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GJ08 FXB

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

68,331 mi
Last recorded68,331 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 FXB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 68,331 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 65,069 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 61,477 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 57,675 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 53,229 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 53,229 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 49,179 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 47,382 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 43,453 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 39,411 miles

belly pan and side skirts fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2017 34,112 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 32,642 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 29,853 miles

both front wipers poor

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 Oct 2014 25,973 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 23,373 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 20,295 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 16,928 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 12,180 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 FXB is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 FXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ08 FXB registered?

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

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