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GY08 MKL

2008 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,940 mi
Last recorded148,940 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 MKL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 148,940 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 148,939 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 140,068 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 125,173 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 111,010 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 107,759 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 105,121 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 105,110 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 103,347 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 92,028 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 79,684 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 72,887 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 63,594 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 54,410 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 46,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2013 35,993 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 26,891 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,348 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 22,348 miles

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

Offside Front 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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GY08 MKL is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 MKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY08 MKL registered?

GY08 MKL is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is GY08 MKL safe to buy?

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