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GL08 ETO

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,125 mi
Last recorded131,125 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 ETO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 131,125 miles

Central Front Power steering pipes bracket broken

Pass 7 Apr 2025 124,641 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 119,158 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 119,158 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 115,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 109,291 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 109,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 99,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 99,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn *** INNER, REAR BUSH *** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high ****BULB FITTED INCORRECTLY?? **** (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn *** INNER, REAR BUSH *** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 2.3MM **** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 2.8MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 2.8MM *** ( BADLY WORN/BALD, ON INNER EDGE ) **** (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 91,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 84,033 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 84,033 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 73,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***** WORN TO 2.0/1.6MM***** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***** (4.1.E.1)

Rear **** TYRES BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES *****

Fail 31 May 2017 73,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***** WORN TO 2.0/1.6MM***** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***** (4.1.E.1)

Rear **** TYRES BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES *****

Pass 31 May 2016 53,952 miles

Front ***TYRES WORN ON BOTH EDGES***

Fail 26 May 2016 53,952 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front ***TYRES WORN ON BOTH EDGES***

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** AT 3.0MM** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear *** TYRE BADLY WORN UNEVENLY AND STEPPED** (NOISEY?) ****

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** AT 3.0MM** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM** (4.1.E.1)

*** TYRES UNDER INFLATED ***

Offside Rear *** TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKING BADLY***

Pass 19 May 2015 39,201 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 37,172 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 33,133 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 28,371 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 21,410 miles

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 ETO is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ETO, 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 ETO is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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