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GJ58 SDZ

2008 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,513 mi
Last recorded111,513 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 SDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 111,513 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

gear box oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2017 111,513 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

gear box oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2017 97,527 miles

Front brake discs worn/starting to lip

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel On limit for MOT test (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 97,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Engine running ruff/misfiring (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive Engine running ruff/misfiring (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive Engine running ruff/misfiring (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine running ruff/misfiring

Front brake discs worn/starting to lip

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel On limit for MOT test (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 77,324 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 69,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Oct 2013 58,055 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 58,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 40,605 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 31,815 miles

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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GJ58 SDZ is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GJ58 SDZ, 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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GJ58 SDZ is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 October 2008.

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