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GX08 ERV

2008 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,280 mi
Last recorded138,280 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 ERV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 138,280 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 132,891 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 132,887 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 129,297 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 129,273 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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 119,768 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 119,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 110,659 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2022 110,651 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2021 101,245 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 95,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 85,656 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 73,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm on the legal limit + inner edge wear 205 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm + inner edge worn + nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 73,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge off shape (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed off shape (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm on the legal limit + inner edge wear 205 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm + inner edge worn + nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 61,040 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 53,503 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 46,735 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 46,734 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 44,819 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 40,119 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,693 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 25,524 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 ERV is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black 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 GX08 ERV, 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 GX08 ERV registered?

GX08 ERV is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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