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CA08 PGX

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,528 mi
Last recorded106,528 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 PGX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 106,528 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 106,528 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 103,763 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 101,291 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 101,291 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 98,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 96,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jul 2019 93,359 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 93,359 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 88,470 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 83,234 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 77,183 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 70,483 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Fail 10 Jul 2015 70,481 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 9 Jul 2014 60,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 50,561 miles

Unable to carry out emission test due to emissions being too low to read.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 39,470 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 30,214 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 30,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CA08 PGX is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 CA08 PGX, 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 PGX registered?

CA08 PGX is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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