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CE08 MZZ

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,397 mi
Last recorded72,397 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 MZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 72,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 69,258 miles

Nearside Rear Lens damaged covered in red tape

Pass 26 Jan 2023 64,766 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 61,653 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 58,880 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 56,917 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 54,335 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 54,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 50,930 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 47,357 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 43,917 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 40,493 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 37,788 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 37,788 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,850 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 28,723 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 1 Apr 2011 20,893 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)

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 MZZ is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MZZ, 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 MZZ registered?

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

Is CE08 MZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 MZZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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