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CB08 YES

2008 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

184,686 mi
Last recorded184,686 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB08 YES
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 184,686 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 175,982 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 165,341 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 158,287 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 147,970 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 139,497 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 139,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 125,324 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 125,310 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 105,906 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 105,906 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 92,802 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 87,409 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 82,679 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 82,679 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 77,758 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 69,633 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 61,249 miles

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)

both screen wiper blades just reached m.o.t requirement.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 50,250 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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CB08 YES is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CB08 YES, 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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CB08 YES is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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