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CE08 MZT

2008 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,875 mi
Last recorded121,875 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 MZT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 121,875 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 121,855 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Smokey (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 112,858 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 112,856 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 108,265 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 108,263 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 103,879 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 94,192 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 86,512 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 75,690 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 65,689 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 65,689 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 64,890 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 59,033 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 50,049 miles

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

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 16 May 2012 41,538 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 41,537 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2011 32,445 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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CE08 MZT is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 MZT, 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 CE08 MZT registered?

CE08 MZT is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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