CarVerify

Free Car Check

GJ08 TXB

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,042 mi
Last recorded85,042 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 TXB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 85,042 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 81,889 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 76,509 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 76,509 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding tight to turn by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2022 68,202 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 68,202 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding tight to turn by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2021 59,133 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 56,719 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 52,294 miles

rear seats not presented for test

Fail 13 Feb 2019 52,292 miles

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

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

rear seats not presented for test

Pass 27 Apr 2017 44,131 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 37,406 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 37,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 30,056 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 30,056 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 24,657 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 24,657 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 20,953 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 20,953 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 18,358 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 17,254 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
Full Volvo C30 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GJ08 TXB is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GJ08 TXB, 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

How do I check the history of GJ08 TXB?

You can check the full history of GJ08 TXB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GJ08 TXB registered?

GJ08 TXB is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is GJ08 TXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 TXB shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ08 TXB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GJ08 TXB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.