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CE08 MZJ

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

206,407 mi
Last recorded206,407 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 MZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 206,407 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 185,068 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 185,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 176,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 176,509 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 161,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 138,711 miles

Front brake back plate corroded (both)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 28 Feb 2017 138,709 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake back plate corroded (both)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 1 Mar 2016 118,396 miles

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

rear silencer deterating

Fail 1 Mar 2016 118,394 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear silencer deterating

Pass 24 Feb 2015 98,651 miles

exhaust silancer deteratng

Pass 7 Mar 2014 86,506 miles

rear exhaust deterating

Pass 25 Feb 2013 66,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer outer, casing corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2013 66,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer outer, casing corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 54,098 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,161 miles

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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CE08 MZJ is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE08 MZJ, 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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CE08 MZJ is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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