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GP08 UYK

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,931 mi
Last recorded146,931 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 146,931 miles

All coil springs corroded

Front Both headlamp lenses hazy

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Also feels slightly rough on rotation (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Eolys tank has a leak of fluid

Fail 12 Jun 2026 146,814 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested NSF brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

All coil springs corroded

Front Both headlamp lenses hazy

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Also feels slightly rough on rotation (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Eolys tank has a leak of fluid

Unable to check NSF wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jun 2025 138,782 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive PATS/EOLYS fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 138,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive PATS/EOLYS fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2024 129,701 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 124,476 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 116,221 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 116,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2021 110,534 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2020 107,013 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 102,656 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2018 97,363 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 92,208 miles

Emission too clean

Near side front orange side marker lamp inoperative

Pass 5 Jul 2016 86,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 86,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 81,027 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 73,910 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 66,902 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 66,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 60,316 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 51,222 miles

all tyres low on tread at 2 to 2.5 mm

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 UYK is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 GP08 UYK, 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 UYK registered?

GP08 UYK is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 19 July 2008.

Is GP08 UYK safe to buy?

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