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CE08 WTX

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,363 mi
Last recorded142,363 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 WTX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 142,363 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads look very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlight aims low , n/s pattern poor

Fail 25 Jan 2023 142,358 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads look very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower arm bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm rear bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlight aims low , n/s pattern poor

Pass 7 Dec 2021 137,321 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs in poor condition and pads look low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust in poor condition

long travel on the hand brake

under tray is loose

Pass 22 Jan 2020 129,194 miles

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

exhaust poor condition

Fail 22 Jan 2020 129,194 miles

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

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

exhaust poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2019 123,512 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 117,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2017 117,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2016 112,305 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 112,305 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 97,164 miles

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

front brake pads worn

n/s/r tyre worn.oil leak.exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 4 Dec 2015 97,074 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

n/s/r tyre worn.oil leak.exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 83,557 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 83,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 70,204 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 70,204 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 56,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 42,371 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,223 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 WTX is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WTX, 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 WTX is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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