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GY08 MZW

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,167 mi
Last recorded181,167 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 MZW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 181,167 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 181,167 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 176,336 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 175,212 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 172,170 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 169,209 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 154,339 miles

Front tyres - heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Jul 2018 144,993 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 133,516 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 133,499 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lock nut insecure (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside inner cv boots slight leak of grease

Pass 2 Jul 2016 118,347 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jul 2015 102,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 90,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE HEAD LAMP BULBS ARE SHOWING DIFFERENT COLOURS 1 WHITE , 1 YELLOW

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 76,821 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 64,478 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 64,478 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 45,840 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 45,840 miles

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

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 MZW is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MZW, 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 MZW registered?

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

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