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2008 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,698 mi
Last recorded152,698 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 CAR
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 152,698 miles

Front Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Fail 23 Sep 2025 152,696 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front discs worn/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear discs worn/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose at tail pipe.

Pass 27 Sep 2024 144,966 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2024 144,965 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2023 132,541 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 130,186 miles

Offside dipped beam Light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 15 Oct 2021 128,020 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 128,016 miles

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 123,459 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 116,504 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 116,504 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 102,415 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper slightly loose

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 79,687 miles

Nearside Front marker light out

under bonnet components covered

Pass 19 Oct 2016 61,531 miles

Nearside Rear has side wall damage

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 61,301 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear has side wall damage

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 39,461 miles

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 39,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 33,765 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 26,030 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 17,128 miles

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)

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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CN55 CAR is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CN55 CAR, 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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CN55 CAR is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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