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GK58 AEB

2008 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,497 mi
Last recorded115,497 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 AEB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 115,497 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 115,249 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 112,462 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 111,832 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 111,690 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 109,013 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 100,750 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 100,643 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 89,098 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 88,700 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 79,919 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 68,826 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 47,995 miles

Rear pads low

Fail 8 Sep 2014 45,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 45,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 45,735 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

crack on osf headlamp

Pass 30 Aug 2012 38,751 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 24,111 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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GK58 AEB is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GK58 AEB, 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

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What year was GK58 AEB registered?

GK58 AEB is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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