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GP08 VSZ

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,851 mi
Last recorded106,851 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 VSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 106,851 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front cracked (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s side repeater lens damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2019 106,851 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front cracked (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s side repeater lens damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2018 95,345 miles

Bumper insecure front lower ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s water ingress (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded n/s/f and n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing thin inner edge

o/s side repeater lens smashed

o/s/r tyre wearing thin inner and outer edges

Fail 8 Jan 2018 95,317 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f upper joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose inappropriately repaired n/s/f (3.6.A.3)

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

Side repeater not working o/s (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Bumper insecure front lower ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s water ingress (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded n/s/f and n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing thin inner edge

o/s side repeater lens smashed

o/s/r tyre wearing thin inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Jul 2016 81,772 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 70,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 70,751 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 61,118 miles

O/S Wiper blade smearing screen.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 55,756 miles

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

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 5 Jul 2012 45,565 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 38,760 miles

Front pads wearing low

Rear pads wearing low

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 VSZ is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VSZ, 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 VSZ registered?

GP08 VSZ is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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