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GL57 XTT

2008 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,293 mi
Last recorded153,293 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 XTT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 153,293 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 140,379 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 129,192 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 129,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 117,542 miles

lower arm bushes worn

Pass 24 Aug 2021 105,960 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 96,579 miles

Front discs worn and corroded

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front wiper blade worn

brake pedal worn

Pass 4 Nov 2019 92,353 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 86,541 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 86,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 80,058 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside headlamp dim

wipers slightly smearing but clearing screen

Fail 14 Feb 2018 80,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed and cut to cords 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside headlamp dim

wipers slightly smearing but clearing screen

Pass 20 Feb 2017 70,566 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 10 Feb 2017 70,507 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 63,919 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 56,487 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 48,456 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 48,456 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 38,586 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 21,141 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 11,702 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 XTT is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XTT, 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 XTT registered?

GL57 XTT is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 15 February 2008.

Is GL57 XTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 XTT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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