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GV08 SXX

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,698 mi
Last recorded44,698 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 SXX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 44,698 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened has slight noise mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight noise from mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 42,674 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s front upper macpherson mounts and bearing's has slight noise

Pass 19 Jun 2024 40,708 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded in lower arms (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded in arm's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s front upper macpherson mount bearing has slight noise

Fail 19 Jun 2024 40,708 miles

Exhaust system insecure front steel hangers broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded in lower arms (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded in arm's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s front upper macpherson mount bearing has slight noise

Pass 23 Jun 2023 38,468 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 36,385 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 36,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s front top macpherson mount noisey

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 34,497 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2021 34,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 32,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 29,987 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre down to 3mm

Fail 28 May 2019 29,987 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre down to 3mm

o/s front top mount noisey

Pass 14 Jun 2018 27,116 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 27,116 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 24,572 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 21,881 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 19,062 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 16,434 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 12,667 miles

Both front tyres slightly perishing

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 12,667 miles

Both front tyres slightly perishing

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 9,678 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 6,243 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 SXX is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 GV08 SXX, 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 SXX registered?

GV08 SXX is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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