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GJ58 SFX

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,212 mi
Last recorded128,212 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 SFX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 128,212 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 128,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 109,901 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre is badly worn on inner edge,no cords visible yet.

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 109,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre is badly worn on inner edge,no cords visible yet.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 95,742 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2017 85,067 miles

Nearside Front side marker inoperative.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 76,774 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly cracking down tread.

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 68,760 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 68,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm and slightly worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm and worn on inner tread.

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 53,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 43,506 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 33,920 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre 2.5mm.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre 2.5mm.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 26,997 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 26,964 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 26,964 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

under tray not allowing full inspection

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 SFX is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GJ58 SFX, 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 GJ58 SFX registered?

GJ58 SFX is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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