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GU08 OVJ

2008 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,801 mi
Last recorded51,801 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 OVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 51,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 51,505 miles

headlamp washers not working

Fail 4 Mar 2021 51,505 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

headlamp washers not working

Pass 5 Mar 2020 50,830 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 50,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 47,899 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 44,408 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 42,414 miles

Offside Rear Nail in centre of tread

Pass 16 Mar 2016 38,681 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 38,681 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 35,525 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 35,525 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 31,999 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 31,999 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,190 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,338 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 18,543 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 OVJ is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GU08 OVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU08 OVJ?

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What year was GU08 OVJ registered?

GU08 OVJ is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is GU08 OVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 OVJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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