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GU08 URV

2008 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,791 mi
Last recorded106,791 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 URV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 106,791 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

brake pedal spongy

Fail 7 Jan 2026 106,791 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 10 Jan 2025 101,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 101,644 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 95,415 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 91,175 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 87,287 miles

Front Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front both front headlights not very bright

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 87,241 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front both front headlights not very bright

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 84,614 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 84,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 81,528 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

service over due light on dash

Fail 4 Oct 2019 81,528 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

service over due light on dash

Pass 4 Oct 2018 72,913 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 72,913 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 64,000 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 60,641 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 56,988 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 56,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 53,264 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front & rear brake pads aprox 3/4 worn

Pass 12 Oct 2013 45,815 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 37,051 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2011 29,240 miles

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 URV is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 URV, 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 URV registered?

GU08 URV is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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