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GU08 OVG

2008 Volvo C30

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,520 mi
Last recorded148,520 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 OVG
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 148,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 148,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Damage and cuts to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 138,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 130,897 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 119,631 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 108,860 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 97,994 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear to tread, worn beyond service standard (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 88,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 79,421 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 72,341 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 63,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from engine area ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 55,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 46,813 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 46,813 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 37,669 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 29,316 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 20,928 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 12,972 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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GU08 OVG is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GU08 OVG, 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 GU08 OVG registered?

GU08 OVG is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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