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GL08 UUY

2008 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,469 mi
Last recorded127,469 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 UUY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 127,469 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 126,072 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 119,137 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 119,137 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2018 109,172 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 109,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 102,413 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 102,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 92,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 92,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 81,910 miles

both rear lower control arms bushe starting to seperate

both rear trailing arms front bushes very slight seperating

nearside rear tyre starting to wear uneven inner edge

offside rear lower main arm outer bush starting to seperate

Pass 26 Jul 2014 76,805 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes starting to seperate

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to seperate

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear lower main arm outer bush starting to seperate

slight play nearside front ball joint

Pass 17 Aug 2013 72,299 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

nearside rear lower control arm outer bush starting to seperate

Pass 11 Aug 2012 68,157 miles

o/s/r tyre = 2-2.5mm tread

Fail 15 Aug 2011 63,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 63,787 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 UUY is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UUY, 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 UUY is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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