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GJ08 LSE

2008 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,238 mi
Last recorded96,238 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 LSE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 96,238 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake disc surfaces corroded - due to lack of use

Pass 12 Feb 2025 96,074 miles

brake disc surfaces corroded - due to lack of use.

Pass 24 Jan 2024 95,724 miles

brake disc surfaces corroded -due to lack of use

Fail 24 Jan 2024 95,724 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

brake disc surfaces corroded -due to lack of use

Pass 11 Feb 2023 95,567 miles

brake disc surfaces corroded - due to lack of use

Pass 5 Feb 2022 95,308 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 94,514 miles

nearside front tyre wall scuffed

Pass 11 Feb 2020 93,510 miles

nearside front tyre wall scuffed

offside rear tyre tread depth starting to wear low/cracking

Pass 26 Jan 2019 92,304 miles

nearside front tyre wall scuffed

offside rear tyre tread depth starting to wear low

Pass 8 Feb 2018 91,061 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread depth starting to wear low

Pass 31 Jan 2017 89,207 miles

Rear tyre treads starting to wear low

Fail 28 Jan 2017 89,205 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2016 87,820 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to wear low.

Rear tyre treads starting to wear low.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 83,913 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 78,985 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 66,860 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 56,541 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 42,912 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 LSE is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LSE, 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 GJ08 LSE registered?

GJ08 LSE is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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