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GY08 MKG

2008 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,552 mi
Last recorded124,552 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 MKG
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 124,552 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 124,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 117,605 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 114,277 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 109,699 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 106,236 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 106,236 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective non securing fuel filler cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 103,209 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 103,184 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 97,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 89,482 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 83,298 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 70,533 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 63,134 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 62,344 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing within tread

Offside Front tyre perishing within tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 54,757 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 54,757 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 39,389 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 39,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2012 23,225 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight cracking on all tyres

Pass 4 May 2011 16,457 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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GY08 MKG is a 2008 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GY08 MKG, 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 GY08 MKG registered?

GY08 MKG is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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