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GV08 SYC

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,524 mi
Last recorded132,524 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 132,524 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 125,677 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 119,312 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 119,311 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 110,951 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 110,950 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 101,882 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 101,881 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 95,090 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 91,998 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 84,535 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 84,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 75,617 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 75,617 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 67,892 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 67,892 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 61,763 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Apr 2016 61,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2015 55,247 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 49,329 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 42,957 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 37,980 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 May 2011 33,628 miles

Nearside Rear 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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GV08 SYC is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SYC, 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 SYC registered?

GV08 SYC is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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