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GP08 GGA

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,491 mi
Last recorded146,491 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 GGA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 146,491 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear tyres perished and wearing on inner edges

Undertrays fitted restricting some components

Fail 9 Aug 2017 146,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Rear tyres perished and wearing on inner edges

Undertrays fitted restricting some components

Pass 24 Aug 2016 132,686 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 132,686 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 119,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr shock bump stop loose

Fail 3 Aug 2015 119,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing badly down inner edge almost bald

nsf tyre inner sidewall split

nsr shock bump stop loose

Pass 30 May 2014 95,939 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)

Fail 21 May 2013 92,589 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 92,589 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 72,253 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 50,284 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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GP08 GGA is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GP08 GGA, 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 GP08 GGA registered?

GP08 GGA is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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