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GM08 BCE

2008 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,436 mi
Last recorded99,436 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM08 BCE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 99,436 miles

both front tyre worn on edges of tread

Pass 4 Mar 2023 90,783 miles

offside rear tyre perished and splitting

Pass 7 Mar 2022 80,986 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Mar 2021 73,864 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 65,207 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 65,207 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 57,901 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 50,148 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 50,148 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 43,352 miles

Nearside Rear tyres tread getting low and badly worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2016 38,641 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 34,111 miles

nearside front tyre has a deep cut but not exposing cord

offside front tyre worn on edge and perished

Pass 14 Mar 2014 26,454 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 26,441 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 21,768 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 19,111 miles

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

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

anti skin warning lamp on

Pass 21 Feb 2011 15,201 miles

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)

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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GM08 BCE is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GM08 BCE, 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 GM08 BCE registered?

GM08 BCE is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is GM08 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM08 BCE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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