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AC08 GKZ

2008 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

176,002 mi
Last recorded176,002 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 GKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 176,002 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 168,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 157,094 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 151,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 151,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords inside edge(225/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 148,989 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose 1 of 2 exhaust hangers corroded/broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

some corrosion 2 x front brake discs

Fail 18 Mar 2020 148,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose 1 of 2 exhaust hangers corroded/broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

some corrosion 2 x front brake discs

Pass 12 Apr 2019 133,824 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 117,086 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 117,021 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 97,895 miles

Lowered suspension fitted.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 97,895 miles

Lowered suspension fitted.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 89,842 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 82,859 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 69,129 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 58,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 58,333 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,602 miles

both front tyres inner edges very worn

Pass 21 Mar 2011 33,401 miles

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 GKZ is a 2008 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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