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GK08 YBB

2008 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,765 mi
Last recorded91,765 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 YBB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 91,765 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury handle / switch loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front fuel vapour smell

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at markers (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 82,348 miles

Nearside Front fuel smell engine area

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

steering rack slight leak

Pass 2 Feb 2024 73,561 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 65,651 miles

Front wipers smeary

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fuel smell from fuel rail area

Fail 2 Feb 2023 65,651 miles

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

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

Front wipers smeary

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fuel smell from fuel rail area

Pass 3 Feb 2022 58,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 2-2.5 mm near legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 58,190 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking fuel rail (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 2-2.5 mm near legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 51,343 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 49,043 miles

offside front tyre worn inner

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn

Fail 3 Feb 2020 49,030 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

offside front tyre worn inner

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 4 Feb 2019 43,754 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 39,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tyre 0.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge at 2mm.also 2 nails in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 39,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed middle band.also at 2mm on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tyre 0.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge at 2mm.also 2 nails in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 39,554 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner

offside rear tyre worn inner

Pass 22 Feb 2017 34,208 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 27,898 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 27,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 20,860 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 18,608 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 16,248 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 13,789 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 10,917 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 YBB is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GK08 YBB, 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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GK08 YBB is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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