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GL57 TSX

2008 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,574 mi
Last recorded115,574 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 TSX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 115,574 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 106,237 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 106,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 102,975 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 95,703 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 88,922 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 81,662 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 76,578 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 76,578 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 69,839 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 63,005 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 55,600 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 48,442 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 40,131 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 40,131 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 37,561 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 37,571 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 32,691 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 32,596 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,431 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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GL57 TSX is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL57 TSX, 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 GL57 TSX registered?

GL57 TSX is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 4 February 2008.

Is GL57 TSX safe to buy?

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