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GK58 AFY

2008 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,731 mi
Last recorded99,731 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 AFY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 99,731 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 99,514 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 97,820 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 95,971 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 94,047 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 92,425 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 88,860 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 83,517 miles

n/s/r brake caliper damp

Fail 20 May 2020 83,517 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

n/s/r brake caliper damp

Pass 16 May 2019 80,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2019 80,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 75,096 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 72,029 miles

both rear tyres close and craked and distorted 205/50r17

Pass 21 Oct 2016 65,141 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 57,381 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread/ worn on inner edge

oil leak on engine

Fail 21 Oct 2014 47,711 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2014 47,711 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2013 39,894 miles

front pads low..brake fluid low

Pass 30 Oct 2012 30,807 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 21,660 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 AFY is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK58 AFY, 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 AFY registered?

GK58 AFY is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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