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GL08 XRX

2008 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,804 mi
Last recorded131,804 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 XRX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 131,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 131,803 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 117,353 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 117,351 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 101,385 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 97,426 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 25 Jan 2023 97,426 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 95,085 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 95,085 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 90,855 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 90,855 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 87,760 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 79,918 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 79,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 71,915 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 64,074 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 51,602 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front tyre wearing excessively on inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2016 57,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 48,999 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 32,945 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 29,324 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 29,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 24,125 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 19,323 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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GL08 XRX is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XRX, 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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What year was GL08 XRX registered?

GL08 XRX is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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