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GU58 HKV

2008 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,461 mi
Last recorded118,461 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 HKV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 118,461 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 116,812 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 116,797 miles

Offside Front Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 106,272 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 106,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 97,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner edge, tyre depth 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner edge, tyre depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 90,808 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 83,138 miles

both rear tyres misshaped

Pass 4 Nov 2019 77,484 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 69,104 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 58,642 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges and perished

Fail 13 Nov 2017 58,640 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges and perished

Pass 1 Nov 2016 51,641 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 457,054 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 43,703 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 41,028 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 39,283 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 32,338 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 32,338 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GU58 HKV is a 2008 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GU58 HKV, 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 GU58 HKV registered?

GU58 HKV is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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The MOT history for GU58 HKV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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