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C3 SNK

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,186 mi
Last recorded80,186 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 SNK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 80,186 miles

head lights bit dim

rear pads getting low

Pass 6 Jan 2025 71,735 miles

n/s front headlight starting to mist

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2024 63,502 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 60,055 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 59,774 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 59,774 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 58,163 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 55,236 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 51,760 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 22 Mar 2018 46,206 miles

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

Nearside Front side marker bulb inop

Pass 29 Mar 2017 42,981 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 39,859 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 39,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 35,615 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 29,844 miles

minor chips in windscreen

offside front tyre has wear marks on inner and outer sidewalls

Fail 26 Mar 2014 29,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

minor chips in windscreen

offside front tyre has wear marks on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 21 Mar 2013 25,209 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 19,569 miles

o/s/f tyre down 2mm

slight seep ctr exhaust box

Pass 28 Mar 2011 15,114 miles

minor chips in windscreen

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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C3 SNK is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 C3 SNK, 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 C3 SNK registered?

C3 SNK is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is C3 SNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 SNK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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