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GU08 UWR

2008 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,913 mi
Last recorded132,913 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 UWR
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 132,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 130,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 129,593 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2017 129,364 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge + has pershing cracks

both front tyres worn on edges + has pershing cracks

rear brake dicsc corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 121,544 miles

unable to check rear belts due to seats being folded down

Fail 12 Oct 2016 121,544 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to check rear belts due to seats being folded down

Pass 28 Sep 2015 113,222 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 107,793 miles

Offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pads appear low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 101,874 miles

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

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

chips to windscreen

offside front tyre wearing on edges

plastic outer sills fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2013 90,287 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Oil leak

Plasric cover sills fitted

Rear pads getting low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 67,696 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

plastic outer cover sills fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 18 Feb 2011 42,538 miles

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

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

handbrake travel

plastic outer cover sills fitted

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 UWR is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UWR, 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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GU08 UWR is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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