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GU58 OSP

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,758 mi
Last recorded134,758 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 OSP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 134,758 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 132,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45ZR18 93W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall. 215/45ZR18 93W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 132,079 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall. 215/45ZR18 93W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45ZR18 93W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall. 215/45ZR18 93W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 127,240 miles

Offside Front tyre was dangerously under-inflated 8p.s.i. tyre very bad inner edge needs replacing

Pass 27 Nov 2017 121,079 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass need replacing now (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 121,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass need replacing now (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 116,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 116,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 111,999 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 105,502 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 87,818 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 72,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR seat belt buckle slightly stiff in operation

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2012 72,163 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 56,473 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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GU58 OSP is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU58 OSP, 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 OSP registered?

GU58 OSP is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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