2008 Volvo C30 1.6L Petrol · GR03 TED
2008 Volvo C30 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09/08/2008. Recorded mileage 105,874 miles. MOT valid until 12/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,874 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1596cc
GR03 TED Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 105,874 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Volvo C30
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
GR03 TED Mileage History
- 10/10/202293,788 mi
- 10/10/202293,788 mi
- 13/10/202398,458 mi+4,670 mi
- 08/10/2024101,174 mi+2,716 mi
- 06/10/2025105,874 mi+4,700 mi
Average of roughly 4,043 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GR03 TED MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo C30 (GR03 TED) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: VOLVO C30
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Powershift gearbox faults(Serious)
Dual-clutch Powershift transmissions can jerk, overheat or fail expensively if fluid servicing has been skipped.
- Rear hatch latch and lock faults(Moderate)
The C30’s glass-heavy hatch and latch wiring can cause intermittent boot release problems or central-locking behaviour that feels random.
- Front suspension bush and drop-link wear(Moderate)
The C30’s firmer setup means tired front bushes, links and top mounts show up quickly as knocks and a brittle ride.
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