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AC08 GKY

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,749 mi
Last recorded117,749 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 GKY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 117,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 117,741 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 111,223 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 111,145 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 105,016 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre slightly out of shape. ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 105,016 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre slightly out of shape. ()

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 93,175 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 88,548 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 77,052 miles

exhaust rear box outer cover very corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2014 77,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust rear box outer cover very corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2013 66,014 miles

o/s/r screw in tyre tread sidewall

Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,353 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear 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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AC08 GKY is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AC08 GKY, 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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AC08 GKY is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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