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GU08 UTK

2008 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,067 mi
Last recorded130,067 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 UTK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 130,067 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 123,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

slight play in rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 12 Jul 2017 116,039 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 109,032 miles

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

both rear tyres tread worn uneven

Fail 23 Jul 2016 108,987 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres tread worn uneven

Pass 25 Jul 2015 91,944 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 72,688 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 53,240 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 53,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,457 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 23,762 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 UTK is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 UTK, 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 UTK registered?

GU08 UTK is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is GU08 UTK safe to buy?

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