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GU08 UWS

2008 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,636 mi
Last recorded167,636 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 UWS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 167,636 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 159,400 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 152,950 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 150,839 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 145,001 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 145,001 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 141,269 miles

Rear 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))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 137,459 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 137,458 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 133,756 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

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

Rear 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))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 133,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Covers not allowing full inspection

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

Rear 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))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 132,367 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 132,367 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers not allowing full inspection

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 122,306 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 112,226 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 112,226 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 102,603 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 102,603 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 88,251 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 67,165 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 61,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 48,852 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 UWS is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UWS, 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 UWS registered?

GU08 UWS is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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