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GY08 RLZ

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,008 mi
Last recorded104,008 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 RLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 104,008 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2021 103,978 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 100,074 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 97,540 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 97,537 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 94,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 90,204 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 90,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 83,891 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 83,891 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 75,556 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to get close to legal limit (stept)

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 12 May 2014 63,668 miles

front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 12 May 2014 63,668 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 16 May 2013 52,463 miles

205/50r17v

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

exhaust system slightly corroded

high brake inbalance (front)

nail in offside rear tyre

offside and nearside front tyres badley worn on inner edge (border line pass)

offside and nearside lower arm bushes deteriorated/perished

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 22 May 2012 40,981 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Jun 2011 30,987 miles

Rear seat belts not checked.

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 RLZ is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GY08 RLZ, 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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GY08 RLZ is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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