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GU08 UST

2008 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,252 mi
Last recorded126,252 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 UST
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 126,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 113,222 miles

Front Lower ENGINE TRAY FITTED

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (REAR BUSHS) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 103,641 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 93,129 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 79,902 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 63,736 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 47,793 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2014 47,644 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2012 40,624 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 40,624 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 34,800 miles

offside front tyre getting worn on inner edge

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 UST is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UST, 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 UST registered?

GU08 UST is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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