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GL08 ESO

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

205,798 mi
Last recorded205,798 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 ESO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 205,798 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 180,246 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 164,695 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 164,695 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2022 150,833 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 150,833 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 139,398 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 119,936 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 119,936 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 104,598 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin starting to deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2018 100,537 miles

Engine covers under tray's fitted

Exhaust deteriorated

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Extra featured light not working

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 May 2018 100,537 miles

Engine covers under tray's fitted

Exhaust deteriorated

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Extra featured light not working

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2017 98,172 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

middle exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 24 May 2017 98,172 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

middle exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 93,586 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly pale (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inside edge slightly

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 5 May 2015 90,836 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a flat spot on the inside edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 May 2015 90,836 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a flat spot on the inside edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 86,709 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 May 2014 86,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2013 69,394 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 69,394 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 60,359 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2011 47,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GL08 ESO is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 GL08 ESO, 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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GL08 ESO is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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