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GV08 YAU

2008 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,962 mi
Last recorded123,962 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 YAU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 123,962 miles

Central exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

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

front & rear brake discs worn & lipped

Pass 21 Jun 2018 106,080 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 91,717 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 91,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 77,532 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 77,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 65,857 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 58,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 58,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 48,620 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW INNER EDGES (SCRUBBING)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 39,781 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 39,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 30,312 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 YAU is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YAU, 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 YAU registered?

GV08 YAU is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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