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GX08 EGK

2008 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,500 mi
Last recorded106,500 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 EGK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 106,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear floor corroded at chassis leg

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

Offside Rear floor corroded at chassis leg

sill covers and undertrays not allowing full inspection

Rear Reverse light staying on and flikering during test

Fail 24 Jun 2026 106,500 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear floor corroded at chassis leg

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

Offside Rear floor corroded at chassis leg

sill covers and undertrays not allowing full inspection

Rear Reverse light staying on and flikering during test

Pass 30 Jun 2025 105,686 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 102,081 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 98,816 miles

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 Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2022 94,408 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 94,408 miles

Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 85,047 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 85,047 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 76,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside driveshaft inner gaiter torn, no longer prevents ingress or water or dirt.

Pass 2 Jul 2019 69,960 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 63,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has irregular tread wear pattern on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 63,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm with irregular wear pattern on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 57,420 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 53,585 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

Fail 8 Sep 2016 53,508 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 46,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

r/test

Fail 17 Sep 2015 46,887 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smearing

Pass 30 Mar 2015 42,541 miles

Unable to fully test sill,s due to trim

both front tyres wearing more so on inner edge ,also slight perishing on outter

Pass 2 Apr 2014 37,050 miles

Both front tyres wearing more on inside edges.

Offside rear tyre worn to the 2mm wear indicators (1.6mm is the minimum).

Pass 5 Apr 2013 32,226 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 27,289 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,611 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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GX08 EGK is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GX08 EGK, 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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GX08 EGK is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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