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CP08 EOU

2008 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,474 mi
Last recorded155,474 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 EOU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 155,474 miles

Offside MIRROR COVER MISSING

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Fail 25 Apr 2025 155,474 miles

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

Offside MIRROR COVER MISSING

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 2 Apr 2024 149,810 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 149,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 143,963 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2022 140,428 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 140,428 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 133,793 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose headlamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 125,127 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 115,761 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 109,679 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and loose

Pass 18 Nov 2016 105,589 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 105,589 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 101,097 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 89,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 89,953 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 78,805 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 68,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 68,485 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 56,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 44,659 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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CP08 EOU is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CP08 EOU, 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 CP08 EOU registered?

CP08 EOU is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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