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CA08 MSO

2008 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

205,005 mi
Last recorded205,005 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 MSO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 205,005 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2025 201,050 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2024 187,930 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 161,658 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 136,227 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 136,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 126,229 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 126,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Apr 2021 125,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall torn (215/45r18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2020 111,780 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 106,803 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 100,597 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 100,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 94,617 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 88,195 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 83,661 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 83,661 miles

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

Offside Front 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 lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 71,021 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 57,951 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 46,619 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2011 32,617 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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CA08 MSO is a 2008 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CA08 MSO, 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 CA08 MSO registered?

CA08 MSO is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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