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GK08 AET

2008 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,513 mi
Last recorded113,513 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 AET
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 113,513 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 113,509 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Mirror (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 115,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 109,941 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 109,941 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Unable to test pattern (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 108,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 106,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 105,085 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 105,085 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 103,367 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 100,770 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 100,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 98,228 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 89,776 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer coverings rotten

Pass 10 Mar 2016 81,853 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 72,223 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 60,333 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 60,333 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 46,014 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,071 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 16,599 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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GK08 AET is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GK08 AET, 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 GK08 AET registered?

GK08 AET is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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