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GK58 AKJ

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,894 mi
Last recorded149,894 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 AKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 149,894 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 135,845 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 124,893 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 124,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 111,725 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle presented in wet conditions

Fail 6 Jan 2021 111,725 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle presented in wet conditions

Pass 26 Jun 2019 97,068 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (BOTH SIDES) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (BOTH SIDES) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 83,000 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 82,927 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 77,834 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2016 70,190 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 15 Mar 2016 70,190 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Mar 2015 60,299 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 41,430 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,491 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 23,769 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 23,757 miles

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

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

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 AKJ is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AKJ, 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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GK58 AKJ is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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