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CE08 MZW

2008 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,699 mi
Last recorded61,699 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 MZW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 61,699 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 56,680 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 54,310 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 51,988 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 51,110 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 48,189 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 45,074 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 45,074 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 42,558 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2018 39,779 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2018 39,779 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2017 35,438 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished and bald to inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2016 30,691 miles

nearside & offside front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorating

Fail 16 Feb 2016 30,691 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside & offside front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorating

rear exhaust silencer, offside bracket deteriorated, system still supported

Pass 18 Feb 2015 25,427 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer bracket deteriorated, system still supported

Pass 5 Mar 2014 20,574 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 16,670 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 11,235 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 7,774 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 MZW is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CE08 MZW, 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 MZW registered?

CE08 MZW is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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