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GL08 YDC

2008 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,271 mi
Last recorded128,271 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 YDC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 128,271 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 128,108 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 122,278 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 116,528 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 116,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 109,022 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 104,441 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 97,164 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 87,813 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 May 2017 80,405 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn to limit inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2016 67,659 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 5 Jun 2015 60,413 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 60,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,413 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 54,441 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 49,585 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 41,588 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 34,295 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge.

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 YDC is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GL08 YDC, 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 YDC is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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