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GR08 VLU

2008 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

141,935 mi
Last recorded141,935 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 VLU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 141,935 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Puncture N R ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 8 Jan 2026 141,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Puncture N R ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 12 Aug 2025 140,907 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both NSR OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Marked yellow ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 140,904 miles

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both OSF NSF (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end lock nut (2.1.3 (d))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both OSF NSF (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both NSR OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Marked yellow ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 134,339 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 134,339 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 130,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to the limit will need replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 130,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to the limit will need replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 118,809 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 118,807 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 105,779 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 101,193 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 101,193 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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 98,772 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jan 2018 94,891 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Jan 2018 94,891 miles

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

Engine cover fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Jan 2017 89,289 miles

Offside Front wiper blade retaining clip broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 83,949 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 77,265 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 71,222 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 63,062 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 63,062 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 50,731 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 37,112 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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GR08 VLU is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GR08 VLU, 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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GR08 VLU is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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