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GV08 RZO

2008 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,478 mi
Last recorded164,478 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 RZO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 164,478 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 164,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also bent on upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 159,759 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 159,755 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 154,606 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 154,601 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle space saver fitted (5.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 149,693 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 143,084 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 128,470 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Rear seat belts inaccessible and not tested.

Pass 25 Apr 2019 111,712 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 111,711 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 102,282 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 102,280 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 92,642 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 84,486 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 84,485 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,023 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2014 70,113 miles

Nearside rear tyre damage to side wall

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

Pass 18 May 2013 59,577 miles

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 1 May 2012 48,962 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 40,669 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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GV08 RZO is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GV08 RZO, 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 GV08 RZO registered?

GV08 RZO is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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