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GU58 PXA

2008 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

187,313 mi
Last recorded187,313 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 187,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 184,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 180,254 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 176,606 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 19 Oct 2021 163,971 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 151,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 140,435 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low !? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 124,057 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 118,064 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 102,413 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 87,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges advise replacing, tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 87,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges advise replacing, tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 69,298 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 69,298 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 49,274 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 41,544 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 33,139 miles

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

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

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

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 PXA is a 2008 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PXA, 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 PXA registered?

GU58 PXA is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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